Case: Beaber v. Weber

2:21-cv-06558 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 13, 2021

Closed Date: Dec. 23, 2022

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Bhakti Raval (2/2/2026)

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Judge(s)

Fitzgerald, Michael Walter (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Early, Eric Peter (California)

Echeverria, John D (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Columbo, Michael Andrew (California)

Dhillon, Harmeet (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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2:21-cv-06558

Complaint

R.J Beaber v. Webner

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

Complaint
10

2:21-cv-06558

Notice of Motion and Motion (1) For Declaratory Relief and (2) Preliminary Injunction, Declaring the Unconstituionality of Cal. Const. Art. II. § 15(c), and Enjoining the Sept. 14, 2021 California Recall Election, Based on the Unconstitutionality of § 15(c)

Aug. 14, 2021

Aug. 14, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
11

2:21-cv-06558

Declaration of R.J. Beaber, in Support of Motion for Declaratory Relief and Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
12

2:21-cv-06558

Declaration of A.W. Clark. In Support of Motion for Declaratory Relief and Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
21

2:21-cv-06558

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Plaintiff R.J. Beaber

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

2:21-cv-06558

Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Declaratory Relief and Preliminary Injunction

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
26

2:21-cv-06558

Plaintiffs' Reply on Motion for Declaratory Relief and Preliminary Injunction

Clark v. Weber

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
30

2:21-cv-06558

Order Denying Plaintiff's Motion (1) for Declaratory Relief and (2) Preliminary [10]

Clark v. Weber

Aug. 27, 2021

Aug. 27, 2021

Order/Opinion

557 F.Supp.3d 1010

31

2:21-cv-06558

Notice of Appeal

Clark v. Weber

Aug. 27, 2021

Aug. 27, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
32

2:21-cv-06558

Plaintiff's Response to OSC Re: Why Summary Judgment Should Not be Entered

Clark v. Weber

Aug. 30, 2021

Aug. 30, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60180795/r-j-beaber-v-shirley-n-weber/

Last updated March 8, 2026, 5:47 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-31801700 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff R J Beaber. (Attorney Stephen Yagman added to party R J Beaber(pty:bkmov))(Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff R J Beaber. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

RECAP
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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff R J Beaber, (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

4

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Movant R J Beaber. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff R J Beaber. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Christina A. Snyder and Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. (esa) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

7

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (esa) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

8

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

9

21 DAY Summons issued re Complaint 1 as to defendant Shirley N. Weber. (esa) (Entered: 08/13/2021)

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election filed by Plaintiff R. J. Beaber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/14/2021)

Aug. 14, 2021

Aug. 14, 2021

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DECLARATION of Plaintiff, R.J. Beaber NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Plaintiff R. J. Beaber. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

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DECLARATION of Plaintiff, A.W. Clark in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING DATE ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Plaintiff R. J. Beaber. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

RECAP
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ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge Christina A. Snyder. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 21-01. Case randomly reassigned from Judge Christina A. Snyder to Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:21-cv-06558 MWF (KSx). (esa) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

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DECLARATION of STEPHEN YAGMAN EX PARTE APPLICATION to TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING DATE ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 13, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Plaintiff R. J. Beaber. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/16/2021)

Aug. 16, 2021

Aug. 16, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney John D Echeverria on behalf of Defendant Shirley N. Weber (Attorney John D Echeverria added to party Shirley N. Weber(pty:dft))(Echeverria, John) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

Aug. 17, 2021

Aug. 17, 2021

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STIPULATION for Order TO BRIEFING/HEARING SCHEDULE ON PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF/PRELIMINARYY INJUNCTION filed by Plaintiffs R. J. Beaber.(Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

RECAP
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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Stipulation 17 . The following error(s) was/were found: Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. (iv) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

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ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Court has reviewed the parties' Stipulation to Briefing/Hearing Schedule 17 ("Stipulation") on Plaintiffs' Motion for Declaratory Relief/Preliminary Injunction 10 ("Motion"). The Court GRANTS the parties' requests in the Stipulation and ORDERS as follows: Defendant's Opposition or statement of non-opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion shall be filed no later than 8/24/2021; Plaintiffs' Reply, if any, shall be filed no later than 8/26/2021; the Motion will be heard on 8/30/2021 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. In light of the Stipulation, the Court DENIES as moot Plaintiffs' Ex Parte Application for Order to Set Briefing Schedule and Hearing Date 13 . Counsel is reminded that compliance with the Local Rules is mandatory. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (smom) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS RE: Stipulation 17 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The document is accepted as filed. (iv) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

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NOTICE OF DISMISSAL filed by Plaintiff R. J. Beaber pursuant to FRCP 41a(1) as to All Defendants. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/18/2021)

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

Clearinghouse

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 18, 2021

Aug. 18, 2021

22

SCHEDULING NOTICE and ORDER by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Pursuant to General Order 21-08 and Rule 78 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 7-15, the Court finds the MOTION (1) FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND (2) PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 10 appropriate for submission on the papers without oral argument. Accordingly, the hearing set on this motion for August 30, 2021 is vacated and taken off calendar. If the Court determines that a hearing is necessary, one will be reset at a later date. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (rs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/24/2021)

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joanna Southard, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Echeverria, John) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

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View on RECAP

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

Clearinghouse

Text Only Scheduling Notice

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

24

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Motion to Intervene filed by Intervenors Carla Endow, Lisa Long, Marllus Gandrud. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Exhibit Nos. 1-8 to Request for Judicial Notice, # 3 Declaration of Mark Meuser, # 4 Declaration of Carla Endow, # 5 Declaration of Lisa Long, # 6 Declaration of Marllus Gandrud, # 7 Proposed Order) (Attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon added to party Carla Endow(pty:intv), Attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon added to party Lisa Long(pty:intv), Attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon added to party Marllus Gandrud(pty:intv)) (Dhillon, Harmeet) (Entered: 08/25/2021)

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene As Defendants And Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof filed by Intervenors Orrin E. Heatlie, Mike Netter, The California Patriot Coalition - Recall Governor Gavin Newsom. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Orrin E. Heatlie, # 2 Declaration of Ryan M. Hemar, # 3 Notice Of Joinder In Oppositions To Plaintiffs Motion For Declaratory Relief And Preliminary Injunction, # 4 Proposed Order) (Attorney Eric Peter Early added to party Orrin E. Heatlie(pty:intvd), Attorney Eric Peter Early added to party Mike Netter(pty:intvd), Attorney Eric Peter Early added to party The California Patriot Coalition - Recall Governor Gavin Newsom(pty:intvd)) (Early, Eric) (Entered: 08/25/2021)

Aug. 25, 2021

Aug. 25, 2021

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REPLY IN SUPPORT OF NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Motion to Intervene 24 filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber. (Echeverria, John) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

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OPPOSITION TO TWO EX PARTE APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION TO MOVE TO INTERVENE IN OPPOSITION TO re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Motion to Intervene 24, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene As Defendants And Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof 25 filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene As Defendants And Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof 25 filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber. (Echeverria, John) (Entered: 08/26/2021)

Aug. 26, 2021

Aug. 26, 2021

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ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION (1) FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF AND (2) PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 10 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is DENIED. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff A.J. Clark to show cause in writing, if any there be, why summary judgment should not be entered in favor of Defendant Shirley N. Weber, as California Secretary of State, pursuant to Rule 56 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Plaintiffs response to this Order to Show Cause shall be filed on or before September 21, 2021. If the parties agree that the action should continue in the usual course for reasons that this Court does not now perceive, then they may stipulate that the Order to Show Cause should be discharged. (iv) (Entered: 08/27/2021)

Aug. 27, 2021

Aug. 27, 2021

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Plaintiff, A.W. Clark A. W. Clark. Appeal of Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment,, 30 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-31888451.) (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/27/2021)

Aug. 27, 2021

Aug. 27, 2021

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NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 21-55930 assigned to Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31 as to Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (lom) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

Aug. 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 2021

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RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clarkto Order on Motion for Declaratory Judgment,, 30 OSC WHY SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED, (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

Aug. 30, 2021

Aug. 30, 2021

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CORRECTED RESPONSE TO COURT'S AUG. 27, 2021 OSC RE: POSSIBLE SUMMARY JUDGMENT re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Declaratory Judgment Re: Unconstitutionality of Cal. Const. Art. II, sec. 15(c), on its face and as applied, and for preliminary injunction prohibiting Sept. 14, 2021 recall election 10 filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 08/30/2021)

Aug. 30, 2021

Aug. 30, 2021

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STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Shirley N. Weber answer now due 9/10/2021, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber.(Echeverria, John) Modified on 9/3/2021 (rs). (Entered: 09/01/2021)

Sept. 1, 2021

Sept. 1, 2021

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USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

Sept. 8, 2021

Sept. 8, 2021

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Miscellaneous Document

Sept. 9, 2021

Sept. 9, 2021

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Withdrawal (Document or Motion)

Sept. 23, 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

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Dismiss Case

Sept. 23, 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

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Objection/Opposition (Motion related)

Sept. 26, 2021

Sept. 26, 2021

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Response in Support of Motion

Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021

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Dismiss Case

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

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Amended Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Oct. 28, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

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USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

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USCA Notification of Case Number

Dec. 13, 2021

Dec. 13, 2021

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USCA Mandate

Jan. 4, 2022

Jan. 4, 2022

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USCA Memorandum/Opinion/Order

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

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USCA Mandate

Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 13, 2021

Closing Date: Dec. 23, 2022

Case Ongoing: No reason to think so

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An individual California voter.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

State

California Secretary of State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:21-cv-06558

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Damages

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Vote Counting

Amount Defendant Pays: 0

Issues

Voting:

Voting: General & Misc.

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