Arkansas | Congress
Suttlar v. Thurston
Last Updated May 11, 2023
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Case Information
A state court challenge to Arkansas’ congressional map, alleging racial vote dilution and intentional racial discrimination against Black voters, under the state constitution.
The state attempted to remove the case to federal court; the federal court remanded the case on July 13, 2022. On remand, on May 11, 2023, the state court dismissed the challenge, finding that it should have been filed directly in the state Supreme Court.
History
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Notice of remand | Jul 14, 2022 | |
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Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment | Sep 1, 2022 | |
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Opposition | Sep 19, 2022 | |
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Reply | Oct 7, 2022 | |
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Order denying summary judgment | May 11, 2023 | |
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State's motion for judgment on the pleadings | Sep 1, 2022 | |
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Opposition | Sep 21, 2022 | |
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Reply | Oct 3, 2022 | |
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Order dismissing case | May 11, 2023 |
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Motion to dismiss | Apr 29, 2022 | |
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Plaintiffs' motion to remand | May 6, 2022 | |
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Reply | Jun 23, 2022 | |
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Order remanding case to state court | Jul 13, 2022 |
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Complaint | Mar 21, 2022 | |
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Notice of removal | Apr 22, 2022 |
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