Case: De La Fuente v. Ziriax

5:16-cv-00914 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Filed Date: Aug. 9, 2016

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Elliot Letts (7/12/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Friot, Stephen P. (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Linger, James C (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Defendant

Weitman, M Daniel (Oklahoma)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

5:16-cv-00914

Complaint

Aug. 9, 2016

Aug. 9, 2016

Complaint
10

5:16-cv-00914

Judgment

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

Order/Opinion
9

5:16-cv-00914

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

Order/Opinion

2016 WL 10537015

11

5:16-cv-00914

Notice of Appeal

Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
16

5:16-cv-00914

USCA Order

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

Order/Opinion
17

5:16-cv-00914

USCA - Mandate Issued

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4527199/de-la-fuente-v-ziriax/

Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 7:18 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Oklahoma State Election Board, Paul Ziriax filed by Roque De La Fuente, Jill Stein, Maigan Underwood, Rachel C Jackson, Joni Alane Leviness. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(kr) (Main Document 1 replaced on 8/10/2016) (kr). (Entered: 08/10/2016)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Aug. 9, 2016

Aug. 9, 2016

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Docket Annotation

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

PACER

Payment for a Civil Case

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

PACER

Docket Annotation: Document 1 was replaced because the pages were sideways. (kr)

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

PACER

PAYMENT FOR A CIVIL CASE Complaint Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 1087-2335687. (Linger, James)

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

PACER
2

ORDER re 1 Complaint filed by Jill Stein, Roque De La Fuente, Rachel C Jackson, Maigan Underwood, Joni Alane Leviness. The purpose of this order is to advise that no request for a preliminary injunction will be taken up by the court, and no hearing will be set, by virtue of the filing of the complaint alone. If plaintiffs intend to press a request for preliminary injunctive relief, plaintiffs are required to file a separate motion, along with a supporting brief, and to otherwise comply with Rule 65, Fed.R.Civ.P.. If plaintiffs seek a hearing on such a motion, that request shall also be set out in the motion. Upon review of any motion which may be filed, the court will establish procedures for hearing or otherwise determining the motion. Signed by Honorable Stephen P. Friot on 8/10/16. (kr) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Defendant Paul Ziriax. Paul Ziriax waiver sent on 8/10/2016, answer due 10/11/2016. (Linger, James) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 8, 2016

PACER
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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Defendant Oklahoma State Election Board. Oklahoma State Election Board waiver sent on 8/10/2016, answer due 10/11/2016. (Linger, James) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 8, 2016

PACER
5

ENTRY of Appearance by M Daniel Weitman on behalf of Oklahoma State Election Board, Paul Ziriax (Weitman, M) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

Oct. 7, 2016

Oct. 7, 2016

PACER
6

MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support by Oklahoma State Election Board, Paul Ziriax. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Nader v Warder Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Natural Law Party v Henley Order, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Barr v Ziriax Order)(Weitman, M) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

1 Exhibit 1 - Nader v Warder Order

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2 Exhibit 2 - Natural Law Party v Henley Order

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3 Exhibit 3 - Barr v Ziriax Order

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Oct. 7, 2016

Oct. 7, 2016

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Exhibits 1, 2, and 3)(Linger, James) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER

Notice from the Court

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER

NOTICE from the Court re 7 Plaintiffs' Response and Memorandum Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Counsel for plaintiffs is DIRECTED, in future filings, to comply with the court's ECF Policies & Procedures Manual, Section II.A.4.a. - "Exhibits and attachments that are filed electronically shall be submitted as separate attachments to the document [each exhibit shall be a separate attachment].... A description [more than just the exhibit no.] of the numbered exhibit must be provided in the docket entry...." Failure to comply in the future may result in filings being stricken. (llg)

Oct. 31, 2016

Oct. 31, 2016

PACER
8

REPLY to Response to Motion re 6 MOTION to Dismiss and Brief in Support filed by Oklahoma State Election Board, Paul Ziriax. (Weitman, M) (Entered: 11/04/2016)

Nov. 4, 2016

Nov. 4, 2016

PACER
9

ORDER granting 6 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. This action is DISMISSED, as follows: The Oklahoma State Election Board is DISMISSED based on its eleventh amendment immunity, which has been conceded by the plfs. As immunity is a jurisdictional issue, the Election Board is dismissed, w/o prejudice, under Rule 12(b)(1), Fed. R. Civ. P. The remaining dft, Paul Ziriax, Secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board, is DISMISSED from this action, w/prejudice, because the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Rule 12(b)(6), Fed. R. Civ. P. Signed by Honorable Stephen P. Friot on 12/13/2016. (llg) (Main Document 9 replaced on 12/13/2016) (llg). (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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10

JUDGMENT. Signed by Honorable Stephen P. Friot on 12/13/2016. (llg) (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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11

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 10 Judgment, 9 Order on Motion to Dismiss,, by All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 1087-2421855. (Linger, James) (Entered: 01/12/2017)

Jan. 12, 2017

Jan. 12, 2017

Clearinghouse
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PRELIMINARY RECORD LETTER - Electronic Transmission of Notice of Appeal with Preliminary Record sent to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals re 11 Notice of Appeal (kr) (Entered: 01/13/2017)

Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

PACER
13

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals s USCA Case Number 17-6010 for 11 Notice of Appeal filed by Jill Stein, Roque De La Fuente, Rachel C Jackson, Maigan Underwood, Joni Alane Leviness. (kr) Modified on 1/13/2017 (kr). (Entered: 01/13/2017)

Jan. 13, 2017

Jan. 13, 2017

PACER
14

TRANSCRIPT Order Form by All Plaintiffs re 11 Notice of Appeal that transcripts are not necessary. See order form for dates and proceedings. (Linger, James) (Entered: 01/26/2017)

Jan. 26, 2017

Jan. 26, 2017

PACER
15

TRANSCRIPT LETTER advising Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals re 11 Notice of Appeal filed by Jill Stein, Roque De La Fuente, Rachel C Jackson, Maigan Underwood, Joni Alane Leviness. The record is ready for appeal purposes. (kr) (Entered: 01/27/2017)

Jan. 27, 2017

Jan. 27, 2017

PACER
16

ORDER of USCA as to 11 Notice of Appeal filed by Jill Stein, Roque De La Fuente, Rachel C Jackson, Maigan Underwood, Joni Alane Leviness. Upon consideration of the stipulation of the parties to voluntarily dismiss the captioned appeal, this appeal is dismissed. See Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). Each party will bear their own costs on appeal. A copy of this order will stand as the mandate of the court. (kr) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

RECAP
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USCA MANDATE Issued re 11 Notice of Appeal filed by Jill Stein, Roque De La Fuente, Rachel C Jackson, Maigan Underwood, Joni Alane Leviness. Please be advised that the court issued an order today dismissing this case.In addition, please be advised that the mandate for this case has issued today. The clerk of the originating court shall file it accordingly. (kr) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

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Case Details

State / Territory: Oklahoma

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 9, 2016

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

1. ROQUE “ROCKY” DE LA FUENTE (independent candidate for US president); 2. JILL STEIN (US president candidate not currently recognized by state of Oklahoma); and 3. JONI ALANE LEVINESS, MAIGAN UNDERWOOD and RACHEL C. JACKSON (independent voters).

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-DOJ federal government plaintiff

Defendants

Paul Ziriax, Private Entity/Person

Oklahoma State Election Board (Oklahoma), State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Nature of Relief:

None

Issues

Voting:

Candidate qualifications

Voting: General & Misc.