Last Updated: March 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Rudolph, et al., v. Fenumiai
Case Information
Date Filed: November 1, 2010
State: Alaska
Issues: Election 2010, Polling Place Challenges
Courts that Heard this Case: U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska (Case 3:10-cv-00243)
Issue:
Whether the Alaska Division of Elections is in violation of the Voting Rights Act by providing write in candidate votings lists at polling places without proper clearance from the US Department of Justice.
Status:
Reply to Response to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed 11/1/10. Three-Judge Panel request filed 11/5/10. Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendants filed 11/22/10. Order Dismissing Case entered 11/23/10. Amicus Brief Submitted by American Unity Legal Defense Fund filed 11/23/10.
District Court Documents
- Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
(filed 11/1/10) - Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
(filed 11/1/10)
- Motion for Shortened Time on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
(filed 11/1/10) - Affidavit of Kevin G. Clarkson in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Shortened Time on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
(filed 11/1/10) - DOJ Pre-Clearance Letter on Write-in Process
(filed 11/1/10) - Response in Opposition to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
(filed 11/1/10)
- Reply to Response to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
(filed 11/1/10) - Request for Three-Judge Panel
(filed 11/5/10) - Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Defendants
(filed 11/22/10) - Order Dismissing Case: This matter is hereby Dismissed, each party to bear its own costs and attorney fees. [Text Only] (entered 11/23/10)


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