Case: Wong v. Fagan

3:22-cv-01714 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: Nov. 4, 2022

Closed Date: Sept. 4, 2023

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Case Summary

This case alleging election fraud in Oregon. On November 4, 2022, the pro se plaintiffs commenced this action in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon against officers of the public body of Secretary of State's Elections Office,  Clackamas County Clerk's Elections Office, the Secretary of State Elections Office, and the Clackamas County Elections Office. The plaintiffs, two residents and registered voters of Clackamas County, Oregon,  alleged that the defendants denied req…

This case alleging election fraud in Oregon.

On November 4, 2022, the pro se plaintiffs commenced this action in the United States District Court for the District of Oregon against officers of the public body of Secretary of State's Elections Office,  Clackamas County Clerk's Elections Office, the Secretary of State Elections Office, and the Clackamas County Elections Office. The plaintiffs, two residents and registered voters of Clackamas County, Oregon,  alleged that the defendants denied requests to open a complaint and provide a risk limiting audit and/or a full hand recount of original ballots during the May 202 primary elections, which were constitutional violation under the First, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments. Plaintiffs filed for money damages, declaratory, and injunctive relief brought pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 241 & § 242, 42 U.S.C. § 1985, 42 USC§ 1983, The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the First, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution, and Oregon state law. 

On January 17, 2023, the defendants filed a joint motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim. The defendants alleged that the Court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction for two reasons: the plaintiffs did not allege a particularized injury-in-fact and such alleged injury is not redressable. Additionally, the defendants argued that the plaintiffs’ claims were not civil claims but rather respondeat superior and claims made under criminal statutes and the plaintiffs had failed to allege the necessary facts to meet the elements of such claims.

On June 30, 2023, the Court issued its findings and recommendations report that included a recommendation that the district judge grant defendants’ motion to dismiss.

On September 4, 2023, the Court issued an order stating that the plaintiffs timely filed objections to the Magistrate Judge’s findings and recommendations; however, the Court carefully considered plaintiffs’ objections and concluded that there is no basis to modify the Findings and Recommendation therein. The Court adopted Magistrate Judge Beckerman’s Findings and Recommendations and the Court granted defendants’ joint motion to dismiss. On September 4, 2023, the Court issued a judgment stating the action is dismissed with prejudice and that pending motions are denied as moot.

On January 3, 2024, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

On January 18, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order stating that the Court lacked jurisdiction over the appeal because the January 3, 2024 notice of appeal was not filed in the district court within 30 days after the district court’s judgment was entered on September 5, 2023. The order concluded that the appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

On October 23, 2024, the plaintiffs filed a letter stating that a petition for a writ of certiorari was filed with the Supreme Court of the United States on August 26, 2024.

On November 19, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States denied plaintiffs’ petition for a writ of certiorari. Seemingly, this case is now closed.

Summary Authors

Leilani Argersinger (1/22/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Beckerman, Stacie F. (Oregon)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Hindman-Allen, Dana (Oregon)

Attorney for Defendant

Foreman, Sarah D. (Oregon)

Marshall, Brian Simmonds (Oregon)

Patel, Bijal C (Oregon)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Civil Rights Claim/Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Damages

Nov. 4, 2022

Nov. 4, 2022

Complaint
5

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CM/ECF Application Form Self-Represented Party

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

Other
6

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Order Granting Application for CM/ECF Registration

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

Order/Opinion
13

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Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
16

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Plaintiff's Response and Objection to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss

Jan. 31, 2023

Jan. 31, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Reply in Support of Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss

Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
23

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Plaintiff's Objection to Strike Judicial Notice

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief
25

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Findings and Recommendation

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Findings Letter/Report
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Order

Sept. 4, 2023

Sept. 4, 2023

Order/Opinion
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Judgment

Sept. 4, 2023

Sept. 4, 2023

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 21, 2025, 11:05 a.m.

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Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $402 collected. Receipt No. 100227. Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Filed by Dana Hindman-Allen, Mei Wong against Clackamas County Clerk's Office, Rebekah Doll, Shemia Fagan, Sherry Hall, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet). (dino) (Entered: 11/04/2022)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Nov. 4, 2022

Nov. 4, 2022

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Notice of Case Assignment to Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 3/6/2023. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 4/3/2023. Pretrial Order is due by 4/3/2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 11/4/2022.) (dino) (Entered: 11/04/2022)

Nov. 4, 2022

Nov. 4, 2022

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Summons Issued as to Clackamas County Clerk's Office, Rebekah Doll, Shemia Fagan, Sherry Hall, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. (dino) (Entered: 11/04/2022)

Nov. 4, 2022

Nov. 4, 2022

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Exhibits re Complaint 1 . Filed by Dana Hindman-Allen, Mei Wong. (dino) (Entered: 11/09/2022)

Nov. 8, 2022

Nov. 8, 2022

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Application for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party. Filed by Mei Wong. (jw) (Entered: 11/09/2022)

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

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ORDER: Granting Application of Mei Wong for CM/ECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party (ECF No. 5 ). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 11/09/2022)

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

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Clerk's Notice of Mailing to Dana Hindman-Allen of Order on Application for CMECF Registration as a Self-Represented Party (ECF No. 6 ). (gw) (Entered: 11/09/2022)

Nov. 9, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022

Clerks Notice of Mailing

Nov. 10, 2022

Nov. 10, 2022

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Verified Certificate of Compliance Summons Delivery Confirmation. Filed by Mei Wong. (Related document(s): Summons Issued 3 .) (Wong, Mei) (Entered: 11/23/2022)

Nov. 23, 2022

Nov. 23, 2022

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ORDER: Granting Defendants' Joint Motion for Extension of Time (ECF No. 9 ). Answers or other responsive pleadings are due by 1/17/2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

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Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint, 1 . Filed by All Defendants. (Foreman, Sarah) (Entered: 12/01/2022)

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer a Complaint/Petition

Dec. 1, 2022

Dec. 1, 2022

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Notice of Appearance of Brian Simmonds Marshall appearing on behalf of Shemia Fagan, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. Filed by on behalf of Shemia Fagan, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. (Marshall, Brian) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Jan. 12, 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

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Notice of Appearance of Bijal C Patel appearing on behalf of Shemia Fagan, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. Filed by on behalf of Shemia Fagan, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. (Patel, Bijal) (Entered: 01/12/2023)

Jan. 12, 2023

Jan. 12, 2023

13

Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Filed by All Defendants. (Foreman, Sarah) (Entered: 01/17/2023)

Jan. 17, 2023

Jan. 17, 2023

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Individual Party Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. (Entered: 01/18/2023)

Jan. 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

15

Individual Party Consent to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. (Entered: 01/18/2023)

Jan. 18, 2023

Jan. 18, 2023

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First Response Plaintiffs' Response and Objection to Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 13 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits Table of Contents, # 2 Exhibit 2021-2 Directive, # 3 Exhibit ORS 246.120, # 4 Exhibit ORS 258.161, # 5 Exhibit ORS 258.016, # 6 Exhibit ORS 254.532, # 7 Exhibit Recount Analysis, # 8 Exhibit Recount Results, # 9 Exhibit Mei;s Correspondence, # 10 Exhibit Public Records Request, # 11 Exhibit Dana Hindman-Allen Correspondence, # 12 Exhibit Alma Whalen Email, # 13 Exhibit Associated Press Article, # 14 Exhibit Willamette Week Article) (Wong, Mei) (Entered: 01/31/2023)

1 Exhibit Exhibits Table of Contents

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2 Exhibit 2021-2 Directive

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3 Exhibit ORS 246.120

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4 Exhibit ORS 258.161

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5 Exhibit ORS 258.016

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6 Exhibit ORS 254.532

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7 Exhibit Recount Analysis

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8 Exhibit Recount Results

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9 Exhibit Mei;s Correspondence

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10 Exhibit Public Records Request

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11 Exhibit Dana Hindman-Allen Correspondence

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12 Exhibit Alma Whalen Email

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13 Exhibit Associated Press Article

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14 Exhibit Willamette Week Article

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Jan. 31, 2023

Jan. 31, 2023

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Reply to Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 13 . Filed by Clackamas County Clerk's Office, Rebekah Doll, Shemia Fagan, Sherry Hall, Oregon Office of the Secretary of State, Bob Roberts, Debra Scroggin, Alma Whalen. (Foreman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

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Declaration of Sarah Foreman in support of Reply. Filed by All Defendants. (Related document(s): Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction 13 .) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Foreman, Sarah) (Entered: 02/14/2023)

Feb. 14, 2023

Feb. 14, 2023

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ORDER: Taking Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim/Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (ECF No. 13 ) under advisement as of 2/14/2023. The Court has determined that the motion is suitable for disposition without oral argument. No further briefing is permitted absent leave of the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 02/15/2023)

Feb. 15, 2023

Feb. 15, 2023

9 - Taking Motion Under Advisement

Feb. 15, 2023

Feb. 15, 2023

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NOTICE BY THE CLERK: Currently there is partial consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge in this case. If the non-consenting party would like to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, the consent form may be found attached to this docket entry or on the court's website at ord.uscourts.gov/civil-forms. It may be filed electronically by using the Consent event under Other Filings/Consent in the Civil menu or delivered to the Clerk's Office by mail or in person. The form is also attached to this docket entry. For more information regarding the role of magistrate judges and consenting to magistrate judge jurisdiction, see ord.uscourts.gov/consent. The parties are free to withhold consent without adverse substantive consequences. Consent to Jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, if any, is to be filed by 3/31/2023. (gw) (Entered: 02/17/2023)

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

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Notice

March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

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ORDER. On February 15, 2023, the Court entered an Order taking Defendants' motion to dismiss under advisement as of February 14, 2023, and stating that no further briefing was permitted absent leave of Court. (ECF No. 19 .) While Defendants' motion to dismiss remained under advisement, Plaintiffs filed additional briefing (ECF No. 21 ) without obtaining leave, in violation of the Court's Order. The Court therefore STRIKES Plaintiffs' additional briefing (ECF No. 21 ), and advises Plaintiffs that Defendants' motion remains under advisement and Plaintiffs must comply with the Court's orders and Local Rules. See generally LR 7-1(e) (explaining that a party must file and serve "any response within 14 days after service of the motion," the moving party "must file and serve any allowable reply to the response within 14 days after service of the response," and "[u]nless directed by the Court, no further briefing is allowed"). Ordered on April 5, 2023 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on April 5, 2023.) (gw) (Entered: 04/05/2023)

April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

Order

April 5, 2023

April 5, 2023

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Verified Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order: To Strike Order,,,, 22 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Wong, Mei) (Entered: 04/11/2023)

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023

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ORDER: The Court has carefully considered Plaintiffs' objections. Judge Beckerman's order is not clearly erroneous or contrary to law. The Court therefore concludes that there is no basis to modify Magistrate Judge Beckerman's order. The Court AFFIRMS Magistrate Judge Beckerman's Order 22 . IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on 4/12/2023 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 4/13/2023.) (gw)

April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023

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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION: For the reasons stated, the Court recommends that the district judge GRANT Defendants' motion to dismiss (ECF No. 13 ), and dismiss Plaintiffs' complaint with prejudice. Objections to the Findings and Recommendation are due by 7/14/2023. Signed on 6/30/2023 by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

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ORDER referring Findings and Recommendation (ECF No. 25 ) and Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim/Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (ECF No. 13 ) to Judge Hernandez. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Stacie F. Beckerman. (gw) (Entered: 06/30/2023)

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

Findings & Recommendation Referred

June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023

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Verified Objections to Findings & Recommendation: Joint Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 13 should be GRANTED 25 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Wong, Mei) (Entered: 07/14/2023)

July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023

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Response to Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Related document(s): 25 Findings & Recommendation, 27 Objections to Findings & Recommendation. Filed by All Defendants. (Patel, Bijal) (Entered: 07/28/2023)

July 28, 2023

July 28, 2023

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ORDER: The Court ADOPTS Magistrate Judge Beckerman's Findings and Recommendation 25 . Therefore, Defendants' Joint Motion to Dismiss 13 is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed on 9/4/2023 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (gw) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Sept. 4, 2023

Sept. 4, 2023

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JUDGMENT: Based on the record, IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is dismissed with prejudice. Pending motions, if any, are denied as moot. Signed on 9/4/2023 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (Deposited Judgment and Order 29 in outgoing mail to Dana Hindman-Allen on 9/5/2023.) (gw) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Sept. 4, 2023

Sept. 4, 2023

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Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit. Related Documents: Findings & Recommendation Referred, 26, Judgment, 30 . (No IFP Granted and No Fee Paid). Filed by Dana Hindman-Allen, Mei Wong. (ecp) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Jan. 3, 2024

Jan. 3, 2024

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USCA Case Number and Notice confirming Docketing Record on Appeal re Notice of Appeal 31 . Case Appealed to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case Number 24-77 assigned. (ecp)

Jan. 4, 2024

Jan. 4, 2024

USCA Case Number

Jan. 8, 2024

Jan. 8, 2024

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Order of USCA for the 9th Circuit, USCA # 24-77, re Notice of Appeal 31 . The appeal is dismissed. A review of the record demonstrates that this court lacks jurisdiction over this appeal because the January 3, 2024 notice of appeal was not filed in the district court within 30 days after the district courts judgment entered on September 5, 2023. See 28 U.S.C. § 2107(a); United States v. Sadler, 480 F.3d 932, 937 (9th Cir. 2007) (requirement of timely notice of appeal is jurisdictional); Aldabe v. Aldabe, 616 F.2d 1089, 1091 (9th Cir. 1980) (notice of appeal is timely filed if received by the district court within the applicable period specified in Fed. R. App. P. 4). Consequently, this appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. DISMISSED (ecp) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

Jan. 18, 2024

Jan. 18, 2024

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Notice received from the Supreme Court: petition for certiorari filed on 8/26/2024 and placed on the docket October 22, 2024 as No. 24-447. Supreme Court Number 24-447. (ecp) (Entered: 10/24/2024)

Oct. 23, 2024

Oct. 23, 2024

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The petition for writ of certiorari was denied on 11/18/2024. Supreme Court number 24-447. (ecp) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 19, 2024

Nov. 19, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Oregon

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 4, 2022

Closing Date: Sept. 4, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs Mei Wong and Dana Hindman-Allen are both residents of Clackamas County, Oregon, U.S. citizens, and registered voters in the State of Oregon.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Shemia Fagan, State

Debra Scroggin, State

Alma Whalen, State

Bob Roberts, State

Sherry Hall, County

Rebekah Doll, County

Clackamas County Clerk's Office, County

Secretary of State, State

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)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Oregon 3:22-cv-01714

District of Oregon 24-cv-00077

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Findings Letter/Report

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Voting:

Election administration

Voting: General & Misc.