Ohio | Congress
Simon v. DeWine II
Last Updated May 20, 2024
Cycle 2020
Case Information
A federal court challenge to the congressional plan as violating section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and effectuating intentional racial discrimination.
On Oct. 12, 2023, the trial court dismissed the case; on Apr. 9, 2024, the Sixth Circuit reversed that decision on appeal, and ordered the constitution of a 3-judge court to hear the claims.
History
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Complaint (incl. exhs.) | Apr 15, 2022 | |
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Motion for class cert. | Apr 15, 2022 | |
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Motion for TRO (incl. exhs.) | Apr 15, 2022 | |
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State's opposition (incl. exhs.) | May 4, 2022 | |
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Comm'n opposition | May 11, 2022 | |
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Reply | May 20, 2022 | |
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State's motion to dismiss (incl. exhs.) | May 4, 2022 | |
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Opposition | May 20, 2022 | |
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Reply | Jun 3, 2022 | |
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Comm'n motion to dismiss | May 11, 2022 | |
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Opposition | May 24, 2022 | |
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Magistrate's recommendation | Sep 12, 2023 | |
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Plaintiffs' objections | Sep 27, 2023 | |
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State's response | Oct 10, 2023 | |
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Order dismissing case | Oct 12, 2023 |
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Notice of appeal | Nov 8, 2023 |
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Plaintiffs' brief | Dec 26, 2023 | |
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Response | Jan 25, 2024 | |
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Reply | Mar 14, 2024 | |
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Opinion reversing trial ct. | Apr 9, 2024 |
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Briefing order | May 10, 2024 | |
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Plaintiffs' response | May 14, 2024 | |
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State's response | May 15, 2024 | |
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Comm'n response | May 15, 2024 | |
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Plaintiffs' brief re election dates | May 17, 2024 | |
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Motion to dismiss | May 17, 2024 | |
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Opposition | May 20, 2024 | |
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Motion for TRO (incl. exhs.) | May 7, 2024 | |
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Opposition (incl. exhs.) | May 17, 2024 | |
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Reply | May 20, 2024 |
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