Case: Shipp v. State of Alabama

2:17-cv-00833 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

Filed Date: Dec. 11, 2017

Closed Date: March 28, 2018

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Case Summary

This case is about a formerly incarcerated individual's right to vote.

On December 11, 2017, a previously incarcerated individual in Alabama filed a complaint pro se in the Middle District of Alabama against the State of Alabama alleging the violation of her civil and constitutional rights. The plaintiff alleged double jeopardy and cruel and unusual punishment because the defendant was not allowing her to vote because she was previously incarcerated. The plaintiff referenced no specific Constitutional clauses nor laws, nor did the plaintiff specify the relief sought. The case was assigned to Judge Myron H. Thompson.

On March 28, 2018, the Court dismissed plaintiff's lawsuit without prejudice for failure to provide the Court with specific defendant or defendants she was intending to sue, the specific claims or claims she was intending to pursue, and the form of relief sought.

The case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Leilani Argersinger (4/8/2024)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 2:17-cv-00833	Complaint Shipp v. Alabama	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Complaint
2 2:17-cv-00833	Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
7 2:17-cv-00833	Order	Feb. 13, 2018	Feb. 13, 2018 Order/Opinion
10 2:17-cv-00833	Judgment	March 28, 2018	March 28, 2018 Order/Opinion
9 2:17-cv-00833	Opinion	March 28, 2018	March 28, 2018 Order/Opinion 2018 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 43460

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6348730/shipp-v-state-of-alabama-mag/

Last updated April 8, 2024, 4:37 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against State of Alabama, filed by Betty Mae Shipp. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(dmn, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017) 1 Affidavit View on RECAP	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Clearinghouse
	DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Betty Mae Shipp. (dmn, ) (NO PDF, see Doc. 1 for pdf.)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
2	MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Betty Mae Shipp. (Attachments: # 1 Application to Proceed IFP)(dmn, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017) 1 Application to Proceed IFP View on RECAP	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 Clearinghouse
3	Corporate/Conflict Disclosure Statement by Betty Mae Shipp. (dmn, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
4	DECLARATION of the pro se party by Betty Mae Shipp. (dmn, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
5	INFORMATION of the pro se party by Betty Mae Shipp. (dmn, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017)	Dec. 11, 2017	Dec. 11, 2017 PACER
6	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Honorable Judge Gray M. Borden for consideration and disposition or recommendation on all pretrial matters as may be appropriate. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 12/14/2017.(kh, ) (Entered: 12/14/2017)	Dec. 14, 2017	Dec. 14, 2017 PACER
7	ORDER that Plaintiff Betty Mae Shipps motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (Doc. 2 ) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as further set out in the order. Shipp must pay the civil action filing fee to the Clerk or file a properly completed motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on or before 2/28/2018. It is further ORDERED that Shipp shall file an amended complaint, on or before 2/28/2018, that complies with Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, includingclearly identifying each defendant and each claim asserted against that defendant. Signed by Honorable Judge Gray M. Borden on 2/13/2018. (dmn, ) (Entered: 02/13/2018)	Feb. 13, 2018	Feb. 13, 2018 Clearinghouse
8	REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re 1 Complaint filed by Betty Mae Shipp that this action be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to comply with the orders of the court. Objections to R&R due by 3/29/2018. Signed by Honorable Judge Gray M. Borden on 3/15/2018. (dmn, ) (Entered: 03/15/2018)	March 15, 2018	March 15, 2018 PACER
9	OPINION. An appropriate judgment will be entered. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/28/2018. (dmn, ) (Entered: 03/28/2018)	March 28, 2018	March 28, 2018 Clearinghouse
10	ORDER: In accordance with the memorandum opinion entered today, it is the ORDER, JUDGMENT, and DECREE of the court as follows: (1) The United States Magistrate Judge's recommendation (doc. no. 8 ) is adopted. (2) This lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that costs are taxed against plaintiff, for which execution may issue. The clerk of the court is DIRECTED to enter this document on the civil docket as a final judgmentpursuant to FRCP 58. This case is closed. Signed by Honorable Judge Myron H. Thompson on 3/28/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Appeals Checklist)(dmn, ) (Entered: 03/28/2018)	March 28, 2018	March 28, 2018 Clearinghouse
11	AFFIDAVIT by Betty Mae Shipp. (alm, ) (Entered: 03/30/2018)	March 30, 2018	March 30, 2018 PACER