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Garcia v. Hobbs
Last Updated Dec 28, 2023
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Order dismissing case as moot
Case Information
Federal court challenge to Legislative District 15 (Yakima Valley), alleging the unjustified predominant use of race in violation of the Constitution.
In light of the decision in Soto Palmer v. Hobbs finding a VRA violation of LD15, the court dismissed the claim as moot on Sept. 8, 2023. A direct appeal to the Supreme Court is pending.
History
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Complaint | Mar 15, 2022 | |
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Amd. complaint | Jun 9, 2022 | |
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Plaintiff's motion for summ. judgment (incl. exhs.) | Mar 8, 2023 | |
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SOS response | Mar 27, 2023 | |
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State's response (incl. exhs.) | Mar 27, 2023 | |
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Order rejecting summary judgment | Apr 21, 2023 |
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Plaintiff's trial brief | May 31, 2023 | |
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SOS trial brief | May 31, 2023 | |
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State's trial brief | May 31, 2023 | |
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Plaintiff's closing statement | Jul 12, 2023 | |
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SOS closing statement | Jul 12, 2023 | |
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State's closing statement | Jul 12, 2023 | |
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Order dismissing case as moot | Sep 8, 2023 |
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Notice of appeal | Sep 28, 2023 |
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Juris. statement (incl. appx.) | Oct 31, 2023 | |
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Motion to dismiss | Dec 22, 2023 | |
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Amicus brief of Soto Palmer et al. | Dec 21, 2023 | |
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State's opposition | Dec 28, 2023 |
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