Case: Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania

2:16-cv-05664 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: Oct. 30, 2016

Closed Date: Nov. 9, 2016

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Case Summary

This is a voter intimidation case in which the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to enjoin the Pennsylvania Republican Party, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, and Stop the Steal, Inc. from conspiring to suppress minority voting during the November 8, 2016 general election. On October 30, 2016, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiff sued the Pennsylvania Repub…

This is a voter intimidation case in which the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed a lawsuit to enjoin the Pennsylvania Republican Party, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, and Stop the Steal, Inc. from conspiring to suppress minority voting during the November 8, 2016 general election.

On October 30, 2016, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiff sued the Pennsylvania Republican Party, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, and Stop the Steal, Inc. alleging imminent voter intimidation in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. § 10301 et seq.) and the Civil Rights Act of 1871 (42 U.S.C. § 1985(3)). Represented by private counsel, Plaintiffs sought declaratory and immediate injunctive relief, including declaring that Defendants’ “exit polling” and “citizen journalist” initiatives were contrary to law, and restraining Defendants from blocking the entrance to the polling place, asking voters for documentation when none was required, disrupting voting lines, disseminating false or misleading election information, photographing or videotaping voters, any ostentatious showing of weapons at a polling place, verbal or physical confrontation of voters by persons dressed in official-looking uniforms or violence or using the threat of violence to interfere with a person’s right to vote, with such sought injunction requested to be effective immediately through the general elections of November 8, 2016. The case was assigned to Judge Paul S. Diamond. 

On November 4 and November 6, 2016, the Defendants filed a series of responses to Plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining order, arguing that the claims asserted in Plaintiff’s motion are baseless, unsubstantiated, conspiracy-theory notions of voter intimidation, noting that such motion was filed ten days before the general election. Defendant further argued that federal courts typically do not issue “obey-the-law” injunctions absent compelling evidence that the law will not otherwise be followed, citing Belitskus v. Pizzingrilli, 343 F.3d 632, 650 (3d Cir. 2003). Last, Defendants argued that First Amendment free speech rights of Defendants would be violated if the Court were to agree to issue injunctive relief.

On November 6, 2016, the Defendants filed an objection and a Motion to Quash Subpoena, and a Motion for a Protective Order, arguing that Plaintiff’s subpoena served to the personal residence of the Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania to appear in court the next day was in violation of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, subjecting  the Chairman to undue burden to travel to appear in court the day before the election.

That same day, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Plaintiff’s compliant with prejudice on the ground of failure to state a claim or support its claim that Defendants’ actions violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the Civil Rights Act of 1871.

Plaintiff objected to Defendants’ objection and Motion to Quash, noting that the Chairman of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania was on notice for a week that he was pivotal to the complaint and was notified more than 24 hours before the requested court appearance of his need to be present in court on November 7, 2016.

On November 7, 2016, the Court issued a Memorandum, denying Plaintiff’s motion for injunctive relief, concluding that the Plaintiff had not made the required “clear showing” of entitlement to seek such relief. The Court cited lawsuits filed in other states and the courts in those other jurisdictions denying similar motions for injunctive relief. The Court also referred to Plaintiff’s delay following the filing of its Complaint to file the emergency motion for injunctive relief until two business days before the general election, and failed to seek expedited discovery with the election looming. The Court’s memorandum also indicated a reluctance to restrict Defendant’s Election Day speech and conduct based on Plaintiff’s evidence which consisted mostly of media reports. Last, the Court concluded that Plaintiff failed to show that any Defendant engaged or will engage in voter intimidation in the district in which the Court presides. The Court issued an Order that same day denying the Plaintiff’s Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and also further dismissing the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss without prejudice.

Two days later on November 9, 2016 (one day following the general election), Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its Complaint. The case is closed. 

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

ARONCHICK, MARK A. (Pennsylvania)

BANKS, MATTHEW BINGHAM (Pennsylvania)

BARTON, THOMAS JOSEPH (Pennsylvania)

BAXTER, ASHLEY (Pennsylvania)

BONIN, ADAM C. (Pennsylvania)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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2:16-cv-05664

Voter Intimidation Complaint Pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Oct. 30, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

Complaint
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2:16-cv-05664

Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Joint Response of Defendants Republican Party of Pennsylvania and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Defendant Republican Party of Pennsylvania Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Plaintiff's Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 5, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Defendant Republican Party of Pennsylvania Motion to Dismiss and Objection to Proposed Order

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Surreply of Defendant Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. to Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:16-cv-05664

Defendant Republican Party of Pennsylvania's Objections, Motion to Quash Subpoena, and Motion for Protective Order

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief
47

2:16-cv-05664

Memorandum

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

Order/Opinion

2016 WL 6582659

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2:16-cv-05664

Plaintiff's Response to Defendant Republican Party of Pennsylvania's Objections, Motion to Quash Subpoena and Motion for Protective Order

Pennsylvania Democratic Party v. Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Roger J. Stone, Jr. and Stop the Steal, Inc.

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4528227/pennsylvania-democratic-party-v-donald-j-trump-for-president-inc/

Last updated Jan. 30, 2025, 3:05 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Summons Issued

Oct. 30, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

PACER
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 149304.), filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheets)(tj, ) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

1 Civil Cover Sheets

View on PACER

Oct. 30, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

Clearinghouse
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Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY.(tj, ) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 30, 2016

Oct. 30, 2016

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice to Admit Dawn L. Smalls filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. (FILING FEE PAID 10/31/2016) Certificate of Service.(ARONCHICK, MARK) Modified on 11/1/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER

Summons Issued

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
4

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice to Admit Marc E. Elias filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. (FILING FEE PAID 10/31/2016) Certificate of Service.(ARONCHICK, MARK) Modified on 11/1/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice to Admit Michael J. Gottlieb filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. (FILING FEE PAID 10/31/2016) Certificate of Service.(ARONCHICK, MARK) Modified on 11/1/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 10/31/2016)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
6

ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTIONS TO ADMIT DAWN L. SMALLS, MARC E. ELIAS, AND MICHAEL J. GOTTLIEB PRO HAC VICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 83.5.2(b) (DOC. NOS. 3, 4, 5), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTIONS (DOC. NOS. 3, 4, 5) ARE GRANTED. MS. SMALLS, MR. ELIAS, AND MR. GOTTLIEB ARE ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE AS COUNSEL IN THIS CASE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/31/16.11/1/16 ENTERED AND ECF APPLICATION & COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS, MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ti, ) Modified on 11/1/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 11/01/2016)

Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

PACER
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INITIAL STANDING ORDER SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/1/16. 11/1/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ti, ) Modified on 11/1/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 11/01/2016)

Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

Clearinghouse
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY re: Harry Gordon served Summons and Complaint upon REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA by Personal Service. REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA served on 10/31/2016, answer due 11/21/2016. (ARONCHICK, MARK) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

PACER
9

SUMMONS Returned Executed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY re: Dawn L. Smalls served Summons and Complaint upon DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. by Hand Delivery. DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. served on 11/1/2016, answer due 11/22/2016. (ARONCHICK, MARK) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

PACER
10

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL PERSONALLY SERVE THE COMPLAINT AND THIS ORDER UPON ALL DEFENDANTS NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016; PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE A MOTION AND SUPPORTING MEMORANDUM RESPECTING ITS CLAIM FOR EMERGENCY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2016 ETC. AND A HEARING IS SCHEDULED BEFORE ME FOR 1:30 P.M. ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 IN COURTROOM 6-B, 6TH FLOOR, JAMES A. BYRNE UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 601 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/2/16. 11/2/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP, PRO SE AND EMAILED TO COUNSEL.(jaa, ) (Entered: 11/02/2016)

Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016

Clearinghouse
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ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THE NAMES AND TITLES OF ANY WITNESSES THEY INTEND TO CALL AT MONDAY'S HEARING NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON TOMORROW, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/3/16. 11/3/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS, MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ti, ) (Main Document 11 replaced on 11/3/2016) (ti, ). (Entered: 11/03/2016)

Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by THOMAS C. SULLIVAN on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (SULLIVAN, THOMAS) (Entered: 11/03/2016)

Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by BRUCE S. MARKS on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (MARKS, BRUCE) (Entered: 11/03/2016)

Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

PACER
14

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY.Memorandum and Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum Memorandum of Law, # 3 Declaration Gottlieb Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 6, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 7, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 8, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 9, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 10, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 11, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 12, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 13, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 14, # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 15, # 19 Exhibit Exhibit 16, # 20 Exhibit Exhibit 17, # 21 Exhibit Exhibit 18, # 22 Exhibit Exhibit 19, # 23 Exhibit Exhibit 20, # 24 Exhibit Exhibit 21, # 25 Exhibit Exhibit 22, # 26 Exhibit Exhibit 23, # 27 Exhibit Exhibit 24, # 28 Expert Report)(GOTTLIEB, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/03/2016)

Nov. 3, 2016

Nov. 3, 2016

Clearinghouse
15

SUMMONS Returned Executed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY re: James E. Voelkl, Jr. served Summons and Complaint upon STOP THE STEAL INC.. STOP THE STEAL INC. served on 11/3/2016, answer due 11/25/2016. (GOTTLIEB, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY re: James E. Voelkl, Jr. served Summons and Complaint upon ROGER J. STONE, JR. ROGER J. STONE, JR served on 11/3/2016, answer due 11/25/2016. (GOTTLIEB, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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ORDER THAT THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 1:30 PM ON 11/7/2016 IS RESCHEDULED TO 10:00 AM, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/4/16. 11/4/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(ti, ) Modified on 11/4/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

RECAP
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice to admit Chad A. Readler filed by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC. (FILING FEE PAID 11/4/2016) Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(MARKS, BRUCE) Modified on 11/4/2016 (ti, ). (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by LAWRENCE J. TABAS on behalf of REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(TABAS, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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Witness List by PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (GOTTLIEB, MICHAEL) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

RECAP
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ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTION TO ADMIT CHAD A. READLER PRO HAC VICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) 18, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS GRANTED. MR. READLER IS ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE AS COUNSEL IN THIS CASE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/4/16.11/4/16 ENTERED AND ECF APPLICATION & COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS, MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ti, ) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by REBECCA L. WARREN on behalf of REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(WARREN, REBECCA) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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Witness List by REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Certificate of Service (WARREN, REBECCA) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

RECAP
24

NOTICE of Appearance by MATTHEW BINGHAM BANKS on behalf of REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(BANKS, MATTHEW) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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Witness Disclosure by DONALD J. TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(SULLIVAN, THOMAS) Modified on 11/4/2016 (afm, ). (Entered: 11/04/2016)

1 Certificate of Service

View on PACER

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
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Response in Opposition to Motion

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Clearinghouse
27

Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
40

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
41

Response to Motion

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

Clearinghouse
28

Reply to Response to Motion

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 5, 2016

PACER
29

Reply to Response to Motion

Nov. 5, 2016

Nov. 5, 2016

Clearinghouse
30

Response to Motion

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Clearinghouse
31

Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Clearinghouse
32

Motion to Quash

Nov. 6, 2016

Nov. 6, 2016

Clearinghouse
33

Declaration

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
34

Amended Document

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
35

Reply to Response to Motion

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
36

Amended Document

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
37

Response in Opposition to Motion

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
38

Order on Motion to Quash

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
39

Summons Returned Unexecuted

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
42

Memorandum

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
43

Declaration

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
44

Declaration

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
45

Declaration

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
46

Affidavit of Service

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
47

MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/7/16. 11/7/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(rf, )

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

RECAP
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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS MOTION (DOC. 14) IS DENIED. FURTHER ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT RPP'S MOTION TO DISMISS (DOC. 31) IS DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 11/7/16. 11/7/16 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(rf, )

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

RECAP
49

Transcript - PDF

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
50

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript

Nov. 7, 2016

Nov. 7, 2016

PACER
51

Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

Nov. 9, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016

PACER
52

Motion Hearing

Nov. 9, 2016

Nov. 9, 2016

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2016

Closing Date: Nov. 9, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Pennsylvania Democratic Party

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Donald J. Trump for President, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Roger J. Stone, Jr., Private Entity/Person

Stop the Steal Inc., Private Entity/Person

Republican Party of Pennsylvania, State

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Race, unspecified

Voting:

Election administration

Voting: General & Misc.