Simpson v. Thurston (was Hutchinson)
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Opinion dismissing case
Case Information
A federal court challenge to Arkansas’ new congressional maps based largely on the division of Pulaski County, alleging intentional racial discrimination and vote dilution under the federal and state constitutions and the Voting Rights Act.
On Oct. 24, 2022, the court dismissed several claims, but allowed plaintiffs to amend their complaint to develop the factual basis for the allegations of intentional racial discrimination and vote dilution; on May 25, 2023, the court dismissed the amended complaint as well.
On appeal, on June 3, 2024, the court’s dismissal was vacated by the Supreme Court and remanded for further consideration in light of Alexander v. SC NAACP, concerning the impermissibly preodminant use of race and intentional racial discrimination. The case is now back at the trial court.
History
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Complaint | Mar 7, 2022 | |
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Motion to dismiss | Apr 12, 2022 | |
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Opposition | May 9, 2022 | |
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Reply | May 25, 2022 | |
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Amicus brief of Sen. Tom Cotton | May 23, 2022 | |
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Order dismissing in part | Oct 24, 2022 |
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Amd. complaint (incl. exhs.) | Dec 2, 2022 | |
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Motion to dismiss | Dec 16, 2022 | |
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Opposition | Dec 26, 2022 | |
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Amicus brief of Dr. Quintessa Hathaway | Feb 23, 2023 | |
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Opinion dismissing case | May 25, 2023 |
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Notice of appeal | Jun 12, 2023 |
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Jurisdictional statement (incl. appx.) | Aug 11, 2023 | |
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State's motion to affirm | Nov 1, 2023 | |
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Order vacating and remanding | Jun 3, 2024 |
