Michigan | Federal Trial | State Upper | State Lower
Agee v. Benson
Last Updated Sep 29, 2023
Case number
No. 1:22-cv-00272 (W.D. Mich)
Cycle 2020
Case Information
Federal court challenge to state legislative districts based on alleged violations of the Voting Rights Act and an unconstitutionally unjustified predominant use of race.
On Aug. 29, 2023, the court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment, and granted the state commission’s cross-motion in part, dismissing challenges against several districts on procedural grounds or for insufficient evidence. The remainder of the case continues toward trial.
History
Case filings, starting with most recent court| Name | Last Modified | ||
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Complaint | Mar 23, 2022 | |
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Amd. complaint | Apr 13, 2022 | |
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Joint appendix (incl. exhs.) | May 9, 2023 | |
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Joint Statement of Material Facts | Sep 29, 2023 | |
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SOS motion to dismiss | Jun 14, 2022 | |
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Opposition | Jul 12, 2022 | |
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Reply | Aug 9, 2022 | |
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Order denying motion to dismiss | Sep 21, 2022 | |
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Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment | May 9, 2023 | |
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SOS opposition | Jun 6, 2023 | |
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Comm'ns opposition (incl. exhs.,) | Jun 6, 2023 | |
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Reply (incl. exhs.) | Jun 20, 2023 | |
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Order denying summary judgment | Aug 29, 2023 |
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Comm'ns motion for summary judgment (incl. exhs.) | May 9, 2023 | |
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Opposition (incl. exhs.) | Jun 6, 2023 | |
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Reply | Jun 20, 2023 | |
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Order granting summary judgment in part | Aug 29, 2023 |
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