Case: Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla

3:16-cv-02739 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: May 20, 2016

Closed Date: April 13, 2017

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Case Summary

On 20 May 2016, the Voting Rights Defense Project, the American Independent Party and two individuals in their capacity as eligible California voters brought an action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against: the Secretary of State of California, the chief of Alameda County Registrar of Voters and the Director of the San Francisco Board of Elections, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to protect the voting rights of no-party-preference (“NPP”) voters in the California presidential primary election of 7 June 2016. The plaintiffs’ amended complaint, which was filed later that day, alleged that voting information disseminated by the defendants inadequately informed NPP voters of their availability to obtain a crossover ballot in violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, 52 U.S.C. sections 10101(a)(2)(A) and (B); the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and under the California Elections Code Section 3000 et seq. Given that the defendants’ actions were alleged to violate state law, the plaintiffs also sought a mandamus pursuant to 28 U.S.C section 1361. The plaintiffs were represented by the Jaffe Law Firm and William Morris Simpich. The case was initially assigned to Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James but reassigned to District Court Judge William H. Alsup on 23 May 2016.

Under California law, an individual who declines to disclose a preference for a political party when registering to vote (a NPP voter), may nevertheless vote in a political party’s primary if that political party adopted a rule permitting so-called “crossover ballots.” A crossover ballot is the only means by which an NPP voter can vote for a presidential nominee. The Democratic Party, the American Independent Party, and the Libertarian Party elected to permit such crossover ballots in the presidential primary of 7 June 2016. The last day to register to vote, or to re-register to vote to change parties or to become a NPP voter, was set for 23 May 2016.

On the evening of 27 May 2016, one week after the action was filed and less than two weeks before the presidential primary, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and requested an expedited hearing on 1 June 2016, or on the soonest possible date prior to 7 June 2016 due to the immediate and irreparable harm alleged to be caused by the dissemination of incorrect, misleading and incomplete information to NPP voters on their right to vote in the presidential primary election. The wide ranging relief sought by the plaintiffs included a statewide injunction, informing the Secretary of State of California and all county officials to use email, internet, radio and TV to get a consistent and concise message out to remedy the alleged inaccurate information disseminated to NPP voters of their right to vote in the presidential primary and to notify poll workers and elections officials that NPP voters have the right to be informed that they may receive a presidential primary ballot, including an order for poll workers to ask NPP voters whether they wish to vote for a presidential candidate in any of the three crossover parties.

On 31 May 2016, each of the defendants filed their opposition to the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The defendants submitted that far from burdening the voting rights of Californians, they had gone to great lengths to inform voters of their rights so there had been no injury whatsoever. It was also submitted that the declarations filed in support of the plaintiffs’ motion were inadmissible and inaccurate legal opinions on the application of Californian state law but, in any event, the plaintiffs’ claim for a mandamus under 28 U.S.C. § 1361 failed because the statute applied exclusively to violations of law by federal officials, not state or local officials. It was therefore requested that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California deny the motion for a preliminary injunction particularly in circumstances where the remedies sought by the plaintiffs were unwarranted and would sow confusion on the eve of the election on 7 June 2016.

The hearing of the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction took place on 1 June 2016. For the reasons set out in the memorandum opinion of 2 June 2016, the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction was denied. It was held that the plaintiffs had failed to show any likelihood of success on their Voting Rights Act claims and no authority had been cited suggesting that the defendants’ conduct had been anything close to a constitutional violation of the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Furthermore, the plaintiffs claim for a mandamus compelling the defendants to carry out alleged duties under state law also failed on the basis that 28 U.S.C section 1361 did not apply given that the defendants were all state and local officials. While the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California did not have jurisdiction to issue an injunction against the defendants based on a state law duty, the plaintiffs had failed to show that they could succeed on the merits. The plaintiffs’ theory of irreparable harm rested entirely on speculation as the defendants had already undertaken significant efforts to inform voters, particularly NPP voters, of their rights. In addition the plaintiffs’ delay in bringing the motion had left too little time for any relief, save for the relief sought at polling stations on election day. However, contrary to the plaintiffs’ belief, it was held that California state law (Section 13102(b) of the California Elections Code) did not require the defendants to affirmatively inform NPP voters of their rights to obtain a crossover ballot at polling stations. In consideration of the balance of equities and the public interest, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California held that the extraordinary relief sought by the plaintiffs was unwarranted and, to the extent that it was feasible at all, it would cause voter confusion by changing the rules in the run up to the presidential primary election of 7 June 2016.

On 14 June 2016, one week after the primary election of 7 June 2016, the Secretary of State of California filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ complaint without leave to amend. It was submitted that the plaintiffs had failed to state a claim upon which the relief should be granted and in any event as the primary had taken place on 7 June 2016, the plaintiffs’ claims were now irrelevant. Nevertheless, as a matter of law, it was further submitted that the plaintiffs’ had failed to allege a violation of either the federal Constitution or the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California lacked jurisdiction over the plaintiffs’ state law claims, which were said to be substantively without merit.

The chief of Alameda County Registrar of Voters filed a notice of joinder to the Secretary of State of California’s motion to dismiss on 15 June 2016.

On 20 June 2016, the Director of the San Francisco Board of Elections filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ complaint for the reasons as articulated in the order of 2 June 2016 denying the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction. It was submitted that even if all of the allegations in the complaint were true, the lawsuit was moot, the plaintiffs lacked standing, and every cause of action failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. Accordingly, it was submitted that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California should grant the motion to dismiss without leave to amend.

On 28 June 2016, the plaintiffs’ filed their opposition to the defendants’ motions for dismissal and sought permission to amend the complaint to ensure that the alleged discriminatory treatment of NPP voters would not be repeated in the 2020 primary election. The plaintiffs’ request for leave to amend sought to remove the cause of action seeking a writ of mandamus but to continue the allegations in respect of the violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 sections 10101(a)(2)(A) and (B); the California Elections Code section 3000 et seq., and the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of Equal Protection pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment.

The defendants filed replies in support of their motions for dismissal on 5 July 2016. The Director of the San Francisco Board of Elections submitted that the plaintiffs had waived all arguments as regards standing and mootness of the case following the conclusion of the presidential primary on 7 June 2016 by failing to make any attempt to rebut those arguments. The Secretary of State of California submitted that the plaintiffs’ request for leave to file a further amended complaint merely recycled arguments and evidence that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California had already determined to be legally inadequate in the dismissal of the preliminary injunction. Accordingly, it was requested that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California should dismiss the complaint without leave to amend.

On 26 August 2016, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed the action and granted judgment in favor of the defendants on the basis that the presidential primary had already occurred on 7 June 2016 and any proposed amendment to the complaint to address the 2020 presidential primary would be futile as it was not yet known if any political party would allow crossover ballots in the 2020 presidential primary, nor was it yet known whether the defendants would reinstate the practices complained of.

On 26 September 2016, the Voting Rights Defense Project and the American Independent Party (the “Appellants”) appealed against the judgment of 26 August 2016 before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (16-16717). On 13 April 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit granted the Appellants’ motion for voluntary dismissal and dismissed the appeal. The case is now closed.

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Judge(s)

Alsup, William Haskell (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, William M. (- United States (national) -)

Jaffe, Stephen R. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Sharon Louise (- United States (national) -)

Calia, Kevin A. (California)

Judge(s)

Alsup, William Haskell (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, William M. (- United States (national) -)

Jaffe, Stephen R. (California)

Simpich, William Morris (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Sharon Louise (- United States (national) -)

Calia, Kevin A. (California)

Lara, Raymond S. (California)

O'Grady, Sharon Louise (California)

White, Joshua Seth (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 3:16-cv-02739	Complaint for Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief and Mandamus Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 Complaint
2 3:16-cv-02739	First Amended Complaint For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, And Mandamus Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 Complaint
6 3:16-cv-02739	Order Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 Order/Opinion
17 3:16-cv-02739	Notice of Motion and Motion For Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 Pleading / Motion / Brief
29 3:16-cv-02739	Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiffs’ Request for Preliminary Injunctive Relief Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 Justification Memo 2016 WL 11000110
36 3:16-cv-02739	Opposition Of The Secretary Of State To Motion For Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Pleading / Motion / Brief 2016 WL 11000109
35 3:16-cv-02739	Declaration of San Franciso Director of Elections John Arntz in Opposition to Plaintiffs’ Motion For Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Declaration/Affidavit 2016 WL 4409258
40 3:16-cv-02739	Defendant Tim Dupuis' Opposition To Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Pleading / Motion / Brief 2016 WL 11000084
33 3:16-cv-02739	Opposition of San Francisco Director of Elections John Arntz To Plaintiffs' Motion For Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Pleading / Motion / Brief 2016 WL 11000111
46 3:16-cv-02739	Memorandum Opinion Re Motion For Preliminary Injunction Voting Rights Defense Project v. Padilla et al	June 2, 2016	June 2, 2016 Order/Opinion 2016 WL 11000080

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, and Mandamus against John Arntz, Tim Depuis, Alex Padilla ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0971-10467026.). Filed byClara Daims, American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/20/2016) (Entered: 05/20/2016) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on RECAP	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 RECAP
	~Util - Case Assigned by Intake	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 PACER
2	AMENDED COMPLAINT For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, and Mandamus against All Defendants. Filed byClara Daims, American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/20/2016) (Entered: 05/20/2016)	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 Clearinghouse
3	Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. by 6/3/2016. (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2016) (Entered: 05/20/2016)	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 PACER
4	Proposed Summons. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/20/2016) (Entered: 05/20/2016)	May 20, 2016	May 20, 2016 RECAP
5	CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2016) (Entered: 05/23/2016)	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 PACER
	Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 PACER
6	ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Hon. William Alsup for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Executive Committee on 5/23/16. (sv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2016) (Entered: 05/23/2016)	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 Clearinghouse
7	Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2016) (Entered: 05/23/2016)	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 RECAP
8	Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/23/2016) (Entered: 05/23/2016)	May 23, 2016	May 23, 2016 RECAP
9	CLERK'S NOTICE Scheduling Initial CMC on Reassignment. Case Management Statement due by 8/11/2016. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/18/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (dl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2016) (Entered: 05/24/2016)	May 24, 2016	May 24, 2016 RECAP
10	SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER TO ORDER SETTING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE re 9 Clerk's Notice. Signed by Judge William Alsup on 8/18/16. (dl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2016) (Entered: 05/24/2016)	May 24, 2016	May 24, 2016 RECAP
11	NOTICE of Appearance by Sharon Louise O'Grady (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
	Electronic Filing Error	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 PACER
12	Ex Parte MOTION for Directed Verdict For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, and Mandamus, Emergency Ex Parte Application re 2 Amended Complaint, Ex Parte MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages and Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing to Date Possible to Court filed by Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 5/31/2016 02:30 PM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. Replies due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-14)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016) 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-14 View on RECAP	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
	Electronic filing error. Incorrect PDF attached. Motion to Shorten Time Shall be Filed as a Separate entry. Please re-file in its entirety. Re: 12 Ex Parte MOTION filed by Voting Rights Defense Project (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 PACER
13	Emergency Ex Parte Application & [PORPOSED] ORDER re 2 Amended Complaint For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, and Mandamus; and with Further Documents to be filed in successive downloads, filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of James Roduski, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-14, # 3 Declaration of Gary Remer)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/27/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/27/2016) 1 Declaration Declaration of James Roduski View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-14 View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Gary Remer View on RECAP	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
14	Emergency Ex Parte Application & [PROPOSED] ORDER re 2 Amended Complaint, 13 Emergency Ex Parte Application re 2 Amended Complaint For Injunctive Relief, Declaratory Relief, and Mandamus; and with Further Documents to be filed in successive downloads, filed by Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Tanya Mena, # 2 Declaration of Clara Daims, # 3 Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/27/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/27/2016) 1 Declaration of Tanya Mena View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Clara Daims View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin View on RECAP	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
15	NOTICE RE MOTIONS TO SHORTEN TIME. Signed by Judge Alsup on 5/27/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
16	Emergency MOTION to Shorten Time for Motion for Preliminary Injunction to be filed next with additional declarations and briefing filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
17	Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 02:30 PM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 Clearinghouse
18	SCHEDULING ORDER ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, Set/Reset Deadlines as to 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text;. Responses due by 5/31/2016. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup.. Signed by Judge Alsup on 5/27/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/27/2016) (Entered: 05/27/2016)	May 27, 2016	May 27, 2016 RECAP
19	Declaration of Jeff Lewis filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jeff Lewis, # 2 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Jeff Lewis, # 3 Declaration of Dawn DelMonte)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jeff Lewis View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 to Declaration of Jeff Lewis View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Dawn DelMonte View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
20	Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature) filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, Exhibit 1, Part 1, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, Exhibit 1, Part 2)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, Exhibit 1, Part 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, Exhibit 1, Part 2 View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
21	Exhibit 1, Part 3 to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016)	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
22	Declaration of Ashley Beck, pp. 1-2 filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Ashley Beck, page 2)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Declaration Declaration of Ashley Beck, page 2 View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
23	Signature Page; Declaration of Ashley Beck, p. 3, and Exhibit 1 filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Ashley Beck)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Ashley Beck View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
24	Declaration of Jennifer Abreu and Exhibits filed by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Motion Hearing set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 5/31/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jennifer Abreu, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Jennifer Abreu)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit 1 to Declaration of Jennifer Abreu View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Declaration of Jennifer Abreu View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
25	EXHIBITS re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text;, 19 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declarations, 15 Order, 20 Emergency MOTION for Permanent Injunction Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature), 2 Amended Complaint, 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Exhibit 1, Part 3 to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, 18 Order,, Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings, 22 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, pp. 1-2, 23 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, p. 3, and Exhibit 1, 24 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Jennifer Abreu and Exhibits 2-6 of Declaration of Ashley Beck, filed byAmerican Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, Part 2 to Beck Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 3 to Beck Declaration, # 3 Exhibit 4 to Beck Declaration, # 4 Exhibit 5 to Beck Declaration)(Related document(s) 17, 19, 15, 20, 2, 21, 18, 22, 23, 24 ) (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit 2, Part 2 to Beck Declaration View on PACER 2 Exhibit 3 to Beck Declaration View on PACER 3 Exhibit 4 to Beck Declaration View on PACER 4 Exhibit 5 to Beck Declaration View on PACER	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 PACER
26	Declaration of Mark Seidenberg in Support of 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text;, 19 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declarations, 25 Exhibits,,,,, 15 Order, 20 Emergency MOTION for Permanent Injunction Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature), 2 Amended Complaint, 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Exhibit 1, Part 3 to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, 18 Order,, Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings, 23 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, p. 3, and Exhibit 1, 24 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Jennifer Abreu and Exhibits ...these Declarations are filed byAmerican Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mimi Kennedy, # 2 Declaration of Michelle Jenab, # 3 Exhibit 1-2 to Jenab Declaration)(Related document(s) 17, 19, 25, 15, 20, 2, 21, 18, 23, 24 ) (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Declaration of Mimi Kennedy View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Michelle Jenab View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 1-2 to Jenab Declaration View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
27	Declaration of William Simpich in Support of 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text;, 2 Amended Complaint, 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Exhibit 1, Part 3 to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin, 25 Exhibits,,,,, 22 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, pp. 1-2, 23 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, p. 3, and Exhibit 1, 20 Emergency MOTION for Permanent Injunction Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature), 24 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Jennifer Abreu and Exhibits, 26 Declaration in Support,,,, declaration filed byAmerican Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit to Declaration of William Simpich)(Related document(s) 17, 2, 21, 25, 22, 23, 20, 24, 26 ) (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) (Entered: 05/28/2016) 1 Exhibit to Declaration of William Simpich View on RECAP	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
28	Brief re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text;, 19 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declarations, 2 Amended Complaint, 20 Emergency MOTION for Permanent Injunction Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature) filed byAmerican Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. (Related document(s) 17, 19, 2, 20 ) (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) (Entered: 05/28/2016)	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 RECAP
29	AMENDED DOCUMENT by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Amendment to 28 Brief,, AMENDED BRIEF BY PLAINTIFFS to replace initial brief with word processing errors. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/28/2016) (Entered: 05/28/2016)	May 28, 2016	May 28, 2016 Clearinghouse
30	AMENDED DOCUMENT by American Independent Party, Suzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims, Voting Rights Defense Project. Amendment to 29 Amended Document, 28 Brief,, NOTICE OF ERRATA WITH TABLES OF CONTENTS AND AUTHORITIES. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Table of Contents and Authorities)(Simpich, William) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Errata Table of Contents and Authorities View on RECAP	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
	Clerk's Notice	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
	~Util - Terminate Motions	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
	ADMN ENTRY: Terminated Duplicated Hearing Dates Motions terminated: 19 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declarations filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project, 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Exhibit 1, Part 3 to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project, 24 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Jennifer Abreu and Exhibits filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project, 23 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, p. 3, and Exhibit 1 filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project, 20 Emergency MOTION for Permanent Injunction Declaration of Gary Remer (with signature) filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project, 22 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Declaration of Ashley Beck, pp. 1-2 filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project.. Signed by Judge Alsup on 5/31/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/31/2016) Modified on 5/31/2016 (dl, COURT STAFF).	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
31	CLERK'S NOTICE Confirming Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction # 17 is set for 6/1/2016 11:00 AM. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (dl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
32	NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Seth White (White, Joshua) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
33	RESPONSE (re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; ) OPPOSITION OF SAN FRANCISCO DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS JOHN ARNTZ TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed byJohn Arntz. (White, Joshua) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Clearinghouse
34	Declaration of JOSHUA S. WHITE IN SUPPORT OF DIRECTOR ARNTZ'S OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed byJohn Arntz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(White, Joshua) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D View on RECAP	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
35	DECLARATION of JOHN ARNTZ IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed byJohn Arntz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D (Part 1 of 3), # 5 Exhibit D (Part 2 of 3), # 6 Exhibit D (Part 3 of 3), # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I, # 12 Exhibit J, # 13 Exhibit K, # 14 Exhibit L, # 15 Exhibit M, # 16 Exhibit N, # 17 Exhibit O, # 18 Exhibit P, # 19 Exhibit Q, # 20 Exhibit R, # 21 Exhibit S, # 22 Exhibit T, # 23 Exhibit U)(White, Joshua) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B View on RECAP 3 Exhibit C View on RECAP 4 Exhibit D (Part 1 of 3) View on RECAP 5 Exhibit D (Part 2 of 3) View on RECAP 6 Exhibit D (Part 3 of 3) View on RECAP 7 Exhibit E View on RECAP 8 Exhibit F View on RECAP 9 Exhibit G View on RECAP 10 Exhibit H View on RECAP 11 Exhibit I View on RECAP 12 Exhibit J View on RECAP 13 Exhibit K View on RECAP 14 Exhibit L View on RECAP 15 Exhibit M View on RECAP 16 Exhibit N View on RECAP 17 Exhibit O View on RECAP 18 Exhibit P View on RECAP 19 Exhibit Q View on RECAP 20 Exhibit R View on RECAP 21 Exhibit S View on RECAP 22 Exhibit T View on RECAP 23 Exhibit U View on RECAP	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Clearinghouse
36	RESPONSE (re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; ) Opposition of the Secretary of State to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed byAlex Padilla. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Clearinghouse
37	Declaration of Steven J. Reyes in Support of 36 Opposition/Response to Motion, filed byAlex Padilla. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Exhibit T)(Related document(s) 36 ) (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Exhibit A to Exhibit T View on RECAP	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
38	Declaration of Susan Lapsley in Support of 36 Opposition/Response to Motion, filed byAlex Padilla. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, part 1 of 2, # 3 Exhibit B, part 2 of 2, # 4 Exhibit C)(Related document(s) 36 ) (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B, part 1 of 2 View on PACER 3 Exhibit B, part 2 of 2 View on PACER 4 Exhibit C View on PACER	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
39	NOTICE of Appearance by Raymond S. Lara for Defendant Tim Dupuis, Registrar of Voters for The County of Alameda (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 PACER
40	RESPONSE (re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; ) filed byTim Depuis. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Tim Dupuis ISO Opposition, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Glaudia Guzman ISO Opposition, # 3 Declaration Declaration of Ricardo Reynoso ISO Opposition)(Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016) 1 Declaration Declaration of Tim Dupuis ISO Opposition View on RECAP 2 Declaration Declaration of Glaudia Guzman ISO Opposition View on RECAP 3 Declaration Declaration of Ricardo Reynoso ISO Opposition View on RECAP	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 Clearinghouse
41	OBJECTIONS to re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; Objection to Declaration of Gabrielle Dolphin's Declaration by Tim Depuis. (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
42	OBJECTIONS to re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Response date, if any, is set by the court despite the default phrase of "due by 5/31/16"in this docket text; Objections to Declaration of Dawn Delmonte by Tim Depuis. (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 5/31/2016) (Entered: 05/31/2016)	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016 RECAP
43	Declaration of Svetlana Chyette filed byAmerican Independent Party. (Jaffe, Stephen) (Filed on 6/1/2016) (Entered: 06/01/2016)	June 1, 2016	June 1, 2016 RECAP
44	Joinder re 36 Opposition/Response to Motion, Joinder to the Opposition of the Secretary of State to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Tim Depuis. (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 6/1/2016) (Entered: 06/01/2016)	June 1, 2016	June 1, 2016 RECAP
45	DECLARATION Julia Gorgone filed byAmerican Independent Party. (Jaffe, Stephen) (Filed on 6/1/2016) (Entered: 06/01/2016)	June 1, 2016	June 1, 2016 RECAP
47	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. William Alsup: Motion Hearing held on 6/1/2016 re 17 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by American Independent Party, Clara Daims, Suzanne Bushnell, Voting Rights Defense Project. Total Time in Court 43. Court Reporter Name Belle Ball. Plaintiff Attorney William Simpich; Stephen Jaffe. Defendant Attorney Sharon O'Grady; Joshua White; Ronald Flynn; Raymond Lara. Attachment minute order.(dl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/1/2016) (Entered: 06/03/2016)	June 1, 2016	June 1, 2016 PACER
46	MEMORANDUM OPINION RE MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Hon. William Alsup re 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction.(whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/2/2016) (Entered: 06/02/2016)	June 2, 2016	June 2, 2016 Clearinghouse
48	MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Alex Padilla. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2016 08:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 6/28/2016. Replies due by 7/5/2016. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 6/14/2016) (Entered: 06/14/2016) 1 Proposed Order View on RECAP	June 14, 2016	June 14, 2016 Clearinghouse
	Remark	June 14, 2016	June 14, 2016 PACER
	REMINDER: Judge's Initials WHA Required after the case number on all documents 6 Reassignment Order. (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2016)	June 14, 2016	June 14, 2016 PACER
49	Joinder re 48 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by DEFENDANT SECRETARY OF STATE by Tim Depuis. (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 6/15/2016) (Entered: 06/15/2016)	June 15, 2016	June 15, 2016 Clearinghouse
50	NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Stephen R. Jaffe NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF (Jaffe, Stephen) (Filed on 6/15/2016) (Entered: 06/15/2016)	June 15, 2016	June 15, 2016 PACER
51	MOTION to Dismiss ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT filed by John Arntz. Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2016 08:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. Responses due by 7/5/2016. Replies due by 7/12/2016. (White, Joshua) (Filed on 6/20/2016) (Entered: 06/20/2016)	June 20, 2016	June 20, 2016 Clearinghouse
52	Declaration of JOHN ARNTZ filed byJohn Arntz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D (Part 1 of 3), # 5 Exhibit D (Part 2 of 3), # 6 Exhibit D (Part 3 of 3), # 7 Exhibit E)(White, Joshua) (Filed on 6/20/2016) (Entered: 06/20/2016) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D (Part 1 of 3) View on PACER 5 Exhibit D (Part 2 of 3) View on PACER 6 Exhibit D (Part 3 of 3) View on PACER 7 Exhibit E View on PACER	June 20, 2016	June 20, 2016 RECAP
53	Proposed Order re 51 MOTION to Dismiss ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT by John Arntz. (White, Joshua) (Filed on 6/20/2016) (Entered: 06/20/2016)	June 20, 2016	June 20, 2016 RECAP
54	TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on June 1, 2016 before Hon. William Alsup by John Arntz, for Court Reporter Belle Ball. (White, Joshua) (Filed on 6/27/2016) (Entered: 06/27/2016)	June 27, 2016	June 27, 2016 RECAP
55	TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on June 1, 2016 before Hon. William Alsup by Alex Padilla, for Court Reporter Belle Ball. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 6/27/2016) (Entered: 06/27/2016)	June 27, 2016	June 27, 2016 RECAP
56	RESPONSE (re 48 MOTION to Dismiss, 51 MOTION to Dismiss ) and Request for Leave to Amend the Complaint filed bySuzanne Bushnell, Clara Daims. (Simpich, William) (Filed on 6/28/2016) Modified on 6/29/2016 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/28/2016)	June 28, 2016	June 28, 2016 Clearinghouse
57	REPLY (re 51 MOTION to Dismiss ) filed byJohn Arntz. (White, Joshua) (Filed on 7/5/2016) Modified on 7/5/2016 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/05/2016)	July 5, 2016	July 5, 2016 Clearinghouse
58	REPLY (re 48 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint ) filed byAlex Padilla. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 7/5/2016) (Entered: 07/05/2016)	July 5, 2016	July 5, 2016 Clearinghouse
59	JOINDER re 58 Reply in Support filed by Tim Dupuis. (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 7/5/2016) Modified on 7/6/2016 (dtmS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/05/2016)	July 5, 2016	July 5, 2016 Clearinghouse
	Electronic Filing Error	July 6, 2016	July 6, 2016 PACER
	Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used, Document not properly linked. Correct event is JOINDER. Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re: 59 Opposition/Response to Motion filed by Tim Dupuis (dtmS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/6/2016)	July 6, 2016	July 6, 2016 PACER
60	STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Vacating Case Management Conference Set for August 18, 2016 filed by Alex Padilla. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sharon L. O'Grady in Support of Stipulation)(O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 8/1/2016) (Entered: 08/01/2016) 1 Declaration of Sharon L. O'Grady in Support of Stipulation View on RECAP	Aug. 1, 2016	Aug. 1, 2016 RECAP
61	Transcript of Proceedings held on June 1, 2016, before Judge William Alsup. Court Reporter Belle Ball, CSR, CRR, RDR, belle_ball@cand.uscourts.gov, telephone number (415)373-2529. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 54 Transcript Order, 55 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/31/2016. (Related documents(s) 54, 55 ) (Ball, Belle) (Filed on 8/2/2016) (Entered: 08/02/2016)	Aug. 2, 2016	Aug. 2, 2016 Clearinghouse
62	CLERK'S NOTICE Rescheduling Motion Hearing set for 8/18/2016. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.), Set/Reset Deadlines as to 51 MOTION to Dismiss ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT, 48 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2016 08:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. William Alsup. (dl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2016) (Entered: 08/03/2016)	Aug. 3, 2016	Aug. 3, 2016 PACER
	Clerk's Notice	Aug. 3, 2016	Aug. 3, 2016 PACER
	~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings AND Clerk's Notice Continuing Motion Hearing	Aug. 3, 2016	Aug. 3, 2016 PACER
63	CLERK'S NOTICE Rescheduling Hearing. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) Case Management Statement due by 8/18/2016. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/25/2016 08:00 AM in Courtroom 8, 19th Floor, San Francisco. (dl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/3/2016) (Entered: 08/03/2016)	Aug. 3, 2016	Aug. 3, 2016 PACER
64	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (White, Joshua) (Filed on 8/11/2016) (Entered: 08/11/2016)	Aug. 11, 2016	Aug. 11, 2016 RECAP
65	NOTICE of need for ADR Phone Conference (ADR L.R. 3-5 d) (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 8/11/2016) (Entered: 08/11/2016)	Aug. 11, 2016	Aug. 11, 2016 RECAP
66	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 8/11/2016) (Entered: 08/11/2016)	Aug. 11, 2016	Aug. 11, 2016 RECAP
67	ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Lara, Raymond) (Filed on 8/11/2016) (Entered: 08/11/2016)	Aug. 11, 2016	Aug. 11, 2016 RECAP
68	ADR Clerk's Notice Setting ADR Phone Conference on August 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM Pacific time. Please note that you must be logged into an ECF account of counsel of record in order to view this document. (cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/12/2016) (Entered: 08/12/2016)	Aug. 12, 2016	Aug. 12, 2016 PACER
69	CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Alex Padilla. (O'Grady, Sharon) (Filed on 8/17/2016) (Entered: 08/17/2016)	Aug. 17, 2016	Aug. 17, 2016 RECAP
70	ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference scheduled on August 24, 2016 at 10:30 AM Pacific time is rescheduled to 1:00 PM Pacific time on August 24, 2016. Please use the same call-in information previously provided. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2016) (Entered: 08/24/2016)	Aug. 24, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016 PACER
	ADR Remark	Aug. 24, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016 PACER
	ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference held	Aug. 24, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016 PACER
71	ORDER DENYING STIPULATION VACATING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE by Hon. William Alsup [denying 60 Stipulation]. (whasec, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2016) (Entered: 08/24/2016)	Aug. 24, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016 RECAP
72	ADR Remark: ADR Phone Conference held on 8/24/2016 with Howard Herman. A further ADR Phone Conference is scheduled for 11/28/2016 at 1:30 PM. The call-in information remains the same. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/24/2016) (Entered: 08/24/2016)	Aug. 24, 2016	Aug. 24, 2016 PACER
73	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. William Alsup: Initial Case Management Conference NOT held on 8/25/2016. Motion Hearing held on 8/25/2016 re 48 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by Alex Padilla, 51 MOTION to Dismiss ; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT filed by John Arntz. Total Time in Court 5 minutes. Court Reporter Name Rhonda Aquilina. Plaintiff Attorney William Simpich. Defendant Attorney Sharon O'Grady; Raymond Lara; Joshua White. Attachment minute order.(dl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/25/2016) (Entered: 08/25/2016)	Aug. 25, 2016	Aug. 25, 2016 RECAP
74	ORDER DISMISSING ACTION by Judge Alsup granting 48 Motion to Dismiss; granting 51 Motion to Dismiss. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2016) (Entered: 08/26/2016)	Aug. 26, 2016	Aug. 26, 2016 Clearinghouse
75	JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Alsup on 8/26/16. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/26/2016) (Entered: 08/26/2016)	Aug. 26, 2016	Aug. 26, 2016 Clearinghouse
76	NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Voting Rights Defense Project. (Appeal fee of $505 receipt number 0971-10798655 paid.) (Simpich, William) (Filed on 9/26/2016) (Entered: 09/26/2016)	Sept. 26, 2016	Sept. 26, 2016 Clearinghouse
77	USCA Case Number 16-16717 Ninth Circuit for 76 Notice of Appeal filed by Voting Rights Defense Project. (ecgS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/4/2016) (Entered: 10/04/2016)	Oct. 4, 2016	Oct. 4, 2016 RECAP
78	ORDER of USCA as to 76 Notice of Appeal filed by Voting Rights Defense Project (alsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/13/2017) (Entered: 04/17/2017)	April 13, 2017	April 13, 2017 RECAP
79	CLERK'S Letter Spreading Mandate to Counsel (alsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2017) (Entered: 04/19/2017)	April 19, 2017	April 19, 2017 RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 20, 2016

Closing Date: April 13, 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The action was brought by: The Voting Rights Defense Project, an unincorporated association based in Oakland, California campaigning to heighten voter education and voter turnout for Bernie Sanders in his quest for voters in the California Presidential primary election of 7 June 2016; the American Independent Party; and two individuals in their capacity as eligible California voters (one Democratic and one no party preference)

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

The chief of Alameda County Registrar of Voters (Alameda, Alameda), County

The Director of the San Francisco Board of Elections (San Francisco, San Francisco), County

Secretary of State of California, State

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide