Case: Hilton v. Weber

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-40439389 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff STEVE HILTON. (Attorney John W. Howard added to party STEVE HILTON(pty:pla))(Howard, John) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff STEVE HILTON. (Howard, John) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Notice filed by Plaintiff STEVE HILTON. Notice to Clerk re: Filing of Complaint Seeking Relief on A Statewide or Nationwide Basis (Howard, John) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato and Magistrate Judge Charles F. Eick. (sh) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening. The following error(s) was found: No Notice of Interested Parties has been filed. A Notice of Interested Parties must be filed with every partys first appearance. See Local Rule 7.1-1. Counsel must file a Notice of Interested Parties immediately. Failure to do so may be addressed by judicial action, including sanctions. See Local Rule 83-7. (sh) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton, (Howard, John) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (npo) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Shirley Weber)(Howard, John) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 10 . The following error(s) was found: 1. The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write "see attached."Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. 2. Please enter a separate docket entry for each Summons Request. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (aco) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. (Attachments: # 1 Summons as to Shirley Weber)(Howard, John) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Gavin Newsom. (aco) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant Shirley Weber. (aco) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. upon Gavin Newsom waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2025, answer due 11/24/2025. Waiver of Service signed by Jennifer E. Rosenberg. (Howard, John) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. upon Shirley Weber waiver sent by Plaintiff on 9/24/2025, answer due 11/24/2025. Waiver of Service signed by Jennifer E. Rosenberg. (Howard, John) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

AMICUS CURIAE CARL GORDON'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF AND NOTICE OF MOTION filed by movant Carl Gordon. (bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION (1) FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF BY CARL GORDON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF, AND (2) FOR PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION (OR, ALTERNATIVELY, FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE FOR LIMITED PURPOSE) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to File Amicus Brief 22 filed by Movant Carl Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief)(bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, California Statewide ballot filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. Motion set for hearing on 11/7/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Dec. of Chandra Sharma, # 3 Proposed Order) (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/03/2025)

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton, PROOF OF SERVICE RE: SERVICE OF COMPLAINT DOCUMENTS TO LEGISLATURE OF CALIFORNIA served on 9/22/25. (Street, Scott) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton, PROOF OF SERVICE RE: SERVICE OF COMPLAINT AND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION DOCS. TO LEGISLATURE OF CALIFORNIA served on 10/3/25. (Street, Scott) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: AMICUS CURIAE CARL GORDON'S MOTION 22 . The following error(s) was/were found: Other error(s) with document(s): Carl Gordon is not a party to the case. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION 23 . The following error(s) was/were found: Other error(s) with document(s): Carl Gordon is not a party to the case. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Filed Document RE: Proposed Amicus Curiae Brief 23 . The following error(s) was/were found: Other error(s) with document(s): Carl Gordon is not a party to the case. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, 17 PLAINTIFF STEVE HILTON'S AMENDED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. Motion set for hearing on 11/6/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: MOTION for Preliminary Injunction 17 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. Other error(s) with document(s): Motion is noticed for incorrect date. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (bm) (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND AMICUS GORDON'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE OF COURT, FEDERAL, AND STATE RECORDS REGARDING GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM'S FRAUDULENT CONDUCT, INCLUDING HIS ILLEGAL ELECTORAL COLLEGE ACTIONS UNDER CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE 6904 AND 3 U.S.C. 6, IN SUPPORT OF AMICUS'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION TO ALERT THE COURT AND THE PUBLIC TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S "ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT" -- CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 50 filed by Movant Carl Gordon. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (aco) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, 17, Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before vot 20 PLAINTIFF STEVE HILTON'S NOTICE OF AND EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER SHORTENING TIME TO HEAR MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT THEREOF filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. (Attachments: # 1 Dec. of John Howard, # 2 Dec. of Michelle Volk, # 3 Proposed Order) (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map place 27 filed by Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jennifer E. Rosenberg, # 2 Declaration of Jana Lean, # 3 Proposed Order Denying Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time to Hear Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Setting Hearing Date)(Attorney Jennifer E. Rosenberg added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer E. Rosenberg added to party Shirley Weber(pty:dft))(Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber, re Response in Opposition to Motion,,, 28 served on October 8, 2025. (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

OPPOSITION to EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing on re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map place 27 filed by Real Party In Interest Defendant Legislature of California. (Attorney Robin B Johansen added to party Legislature of California(pty:rpid))(Johansen, Robin) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS AS TO THE LEGISLATURE OF CA WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. upon Legislature of California waiver sent by Plaintiff on 10/6/2025, answer due 12/5/2025. Waiver of Service signed by Robin B. Johansen. (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

MINUTES (In Chambers) Order DENYING Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application [Dkt. 27] by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. Hence, Plaintiff's Application is DENIED. The Court will hold a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. 17, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Defendants shall file any opposition no later than October 20, 2025, and Plaintiff shall file any reply no later than October 27, 2025. (See document for further details).; denying 27 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Shorten Time for Hearing. (aco) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney David Green counsel for Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber. Adding David Green as counsel of record for Shirley Weber and Gavin Newsom for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Shirley Weber and Gavin Newsom. (Attorney David Green added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney David Green added to party Shirley Weber(pty:dft))(Green, David) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Iram Hasan counsel for Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber. Adding Iram Hasan as counsel of record for Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber. (Attorney Iram Hasan added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Iram Hasan added to party Shirley Weber(pty:dft))(Hasan, Iram) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

Notice filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A THREE JUDGE PANEL TO HEAR THE PENDING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

AMICUS CURIAE CARL GORDON'S NOTICE OF FILING AND REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MOTION FILED IN THE NINTH CIRCUIT (CASE NO. 25-5722, GORDON v. NEWSOM ET AL.) filed by Movant Carl Gordon. (aco) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's Request for the Appointment of a Three-Judge Panel pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2284, dkt. 36. However, a three-judge panel "is not required where the district court itself lacks jurisdiction of the complaint or the complaint is not justiciable in the federal courts." Shapiro v. McManus, 577 U.S. 39, 45 (2015) (citation omitted). Further, claims that are "constitutionally insubstantial" do not raise a substantial federal question and may be dismissed by a single judge. Id. at 4546. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the parties to file supplemental briefings addressing the threshold requirements of Article III, specifically: (1) whether Plaintiff has standing, and (2) whether the claims are ripe for adjudication. The parties shall also address whether Plaintiffs claims raise a federal question for jurisdictional purpose under Goosby v. Osser, 409 U.S. 512 (1973). Each party's supplemental brief shall not exceed twelve (12) pages, exclusive of exhibits, and shall be filed no later than October 24, 2025. Plaintiff is expressly warned that failure to comply with this Order may result in dismissal of this action without prejudice for failure to prosecute and comply with Court orders. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, 17, Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before vot 20 filed by Real Party In Interest Defendant Legislature of California. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John W. Connelly, # 2 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice)(Johansen, Robin) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, 17 filed by Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jana Lean)(Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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SUPPLEMENT to Text Only Scheduling Notice,,,,, 37 filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

SUPPLEMENT to Text Only Scheduling Notice,,,,, 37 filed by Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley Weber. (Green, David) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

SUPPLEMENT to Text Only Scheduling Notice,,,,, 37 filed by Real Party In Interest Defendant Legislature of California. (Johansen, Robin) (Entered: 10/24/2025)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION AMICUS CURIAE CARL GORDON'S MOTION AND REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE filed by Movant Carl Gordon. (aco) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

REPLY NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before voters by Proposition 50 on the November 4, 2025, 17, Amended NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to AMEND NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re to preserve the status quo in preventing imminent vote-dilution which will inevitably arise from the erroneous congressional map placed before vot 20 filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. (Howard, John) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato: The Court finds the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 17 ) appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. Accordingly, the hearing set for November 6, 2025 is hereby VACATED and the matter is taken under submission. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tf) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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MINUTES (In Chambers) Order (1) DENYING Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction [Dkt. 17], (2) DENYING Plaintiff's Request for the Appointment of a Three Judge Panel [Dkt. 36], and (3) DISMISSING Plaintiff's Complaint With Leave to Amend by Judge Kenly Kiya Kato. For the reasons set forth above, Plaintiff's Motion and Request are DENIED because this Court lacks jurisdiction over Plaintiff's claims. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Complaint is DISMISSED with leave to amend. No later than fourteen (14) days from this order, Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint. If Plaintiff chooses to file an amended complaint, Plaintiff shall lodge as an exhibit a redlined version of the amended pleading indicating all additions and deletions of material. (See document for further information). (aco) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Plaintiff Steve Hilton. Dismissal is without prejudice. (Howard, John) (Entered: 11/04/2025)