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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Case Summary

This case was about California’s rules for recalling a governor. On August 13, 2021, an individual California voter filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, later assigned to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The voter sued California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber in her official capacity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming that Article II, § 15(c) of the California Constitution violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection and Due Proc…

This case was about California’s rules for recalling a governor. On August 13, 2021, an individual California voter filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, later assigned to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The voter sued California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber in her official capacity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claiming that Article II, § 15(c) of the California Constitution violated the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses. That provision required a recall ballot to ask first whether the governor should be removed, and second who should replace the governor, while barring the governor from appearing as a replacement candidate and allowing the replacement to win with only a plurality of the vote. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiff sought a declaration that this structure was unconstitutional, injunctions blocking use of § 15(c) in the September 14, 2021 recall of Governor Gavin Newsom (including, in amended pleadings, an injunction against certifying the election results), nominal damages for the alleged violation of his voting rights, and attorneys’ fees. He also argued that California’s “Top Two” primary amendment (Proposition 14) required majority elections for statewide offices and was inconsistent with the recall scheme, raising that as a state‑law theory alongside his federal claims.

Shortly after filing the complaint, the plaintiff moved for declaratory and preliminary injunctive relief on August 14, 2021, asking the court either to cancel the upcoming recall election entirely or to require that Governor Newsom be listed as a replacement candidate on the same ballot. The Secretary of State opposed, and recall supporters sought to intervene. On August 27, 2021, Judge Fitzgerald issued a written order denying declaratory and preliminary injunctive relief, concluding that California’s two‑question recall ballot did not violate the “one person, one vote” principle because all voters could cast the same votes on each question, and that excluding the recalled official from the replacement list was a modest, neutral rule justified by the state’s interest in making the recall effective. In the same order, the court directed the plaintiff to show cause why judgment should not be entered for the Secretary. While the plaintiff noticed an appeal and sought emergency relief in the Ninth Circuit, a motions panel denied his requests for mandamus and an injunction on September 8, 2021. After the September 14, 2021 election—at which voters chose not to recall Governor Newsom—the plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on September 9, 2021, adding explicit requests for nominal damages and an injunction against certifying the results. The Secretary moved to dismiss for failure to state a claim, arguing that the federal constitutional challenges failed as a matter of law and that the recall‑specific injunctive relief had become moot. On October 27, 2021, Judge Fitzgerald granted the motion, dismissed the federal claims with prejudice as legally insufficient, and declined to retain jurisdiction over the state‑law Proposition 14 theory.

The plaintiff appealed from the final judgment, and the Ninth Circuit consolidated the appeal of the preliminary‑injunction denial into that merits appeal. In a published opinion issued on November 29, 2022, a panel of the Ninth Circuit (Judges O’Scannlain, Watford, and Hurwitz) held that the case was not moot because the plaintiff’s request for nominal damages kept his claim about being unable to vote for Governor Newsom on the replacement question alive, but it affirmed dismissal of the federal claims on the merits. The court ruled that California’s recall structure did not impermissibly dilute any group’s vote, because every voter had the same opportunity to vote on both the recall question and the replacement question, and that the ban on the recalled official appearing as a replacement candidate was a limited, non‑severe restriction justified by an important state interest. It also agreed that the Proposition 14 argument was a matter of state constitutional law that the district court appropriately left to state courts after dismissing the federal claims. The opinion was later reported at 67 F.4th 1258. As of February 2026, the federal litigation had concluded, and Article II, § 15(c) remained in force.

Summary Authors

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 April 6, 2026, 11:27 p.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

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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

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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

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

Aug. 13, 2021

Aug. 13, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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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Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

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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

25

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

26

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

30

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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ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31 filed by A. W. Clark. CCA # 21-55930. The motion for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in opposition to appellant's emergency petition is granted. The emergency petition for writ of mandamus is denied. Appellant's August 29, 2021 filing seeks injunctive relief pending resolution of this appeal, the request is denied. [See document for more complete details.](mat) (Entered: 09/08/2021)

Sept. 8, 2021

Sept. 8, 2021

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark re: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 09/09/2021)

Sept. 9, 2021

Sept. 9, 2021

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Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Intervene,, 25 filed by Proposed Intervenors Orrin E. Heatlie, Mike Netter, The California Patriot Coalition - Recall Governor Gavin Newsom. (Early, Eric) (Entered: 09/23/2021)

Sept. 23, 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber. Motion set for hearing on 11/1/2021 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Proof of Service) (Echeverria, John) (Entered: 09/23/2021)

Sept. 23, 2021

Sept. 23, 2021

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PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS OPPOSITION TO re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 39, filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 09/26/2021)

Sept. 26, 2021

Sept. 26, 2021

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RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case 39 filed by Defendant Shirley N. Weber. (Echeverria, John) (Entered: 10/13/2021)

Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT 39 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. The Motion is GRANTED without leave to amend and the action is DISMISSED with prejudice. ( MD JS-6. Case Terminated ) (iv) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

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FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th CIRCUIT filed by Plaintiff A. W. Clark. Amending Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31 Filed On: 08/27/2021; Entered On: 08/27/2021; (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

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CORRECTED, AMENDED AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th CIRCUIT filed by PLAINTIFF A. W. Clark. Amending Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31 Filed On: AUG. 27, 2021; Entered On: AUG. 27, 2021; (Yagman, Stephen) (Entered: 10/28/2021)

Oct. 28, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

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ORDER from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31 filed by A. W. Clark. CCA # 21-55930. The Clerk will open a new appeal pursuant to appellant's October 28, 2021 notice of appeal from the district court's final judgment. (iv) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

Dec. 9, 2021

Dec. 9, 2021

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NOTIFICATION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of case number assigned and briefing schedule. Appeal Docket No. 21-56337 as to Plaintiff A. W. Clark. re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 44 . (iv) (Entered: 12/13/2021)

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

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MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 31, CCA # 21-55930. The judgment of this Court, entered December 09, 2021, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA Order, 45, DISMISSED.](mat) (Entered: 01/04/2022)

Jan. 3, 2022

Jan. 3, 2022

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OPINION from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 44 filed by A. W. Clark. CCA # 21-56337. The decision of the District Court is AFFIRMED. (iv) (Entered: 11/30/2022)

Nov. 29, 2022

Nov. 29, 2022

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MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: CORRECTED, AMENDED AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL to 9th CIRCUIT, CCA # 21-56337. The judgment of this Court, entered November 29, 2022, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of this Court issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA OPINION 48 AFFIRMED.](mat) (Entered: 12/23/2022)

Dec. 21, 2022

Dec. 21, 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

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 21-55930

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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