Soto Palmer v. Hobbs
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Fed. trial ct. I
Opinion striking district
Fed. trial ct. II
Order regarding remedy
Case Information
A federal court challenge to Legislative District 15 (Yakima Valley), alleging vote dilution and intentional racial discrimination in violation of the federal Voting Rights Act.
On Aug. 10, 2023, the court struck down the district, holding that it cracked Latino voters in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Intervenor voters have appealed the decision to the 9th Circuit, and have also petitioned the Supreme Court for certiorari before judgment.
Meanwhile, remedial proceedings have continued in the trial court, with a remedial hearing pending.
History
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Order holding briefing pending remedial map | Jan 25, 2024 |
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Intervenor voters' petition for cert. before judgment (incl. appx.) | Nov 3, 2023 | |
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Amicus brief of Nat'l Republican Redistricting Trust | Dec 28, 2023 | |
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Plaintiffs' opposition | Dec 29, 2023 | |
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State's opposition | Dec 29, 2023 | |
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Reply | Jan 2, 2024 |
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Submission of special master candidates | Dec 1, 2023 | |
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Plaintiffs' proposed remedy | Dec 1, 2023 | |
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State's response | Dec 22, 2023 | |
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SOS response | Dec 22, 2023 | |
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Intervenor voters' response | Dec 22, 2023 | |
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Reply | Jan 5, 2024 | |
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Intervenor voters' motion re jurisdiction | Jan 19, 2024 | |
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Plaintiffs' response | Feb 5, 2024 | |
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State's response | Feb 5, 2024 | |
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Intervenor voters' reply | Feb 8, 2024 | |
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Order regarding remedy | Mar 15, 2024 |
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