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Nature of Suit Code: 441
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Voting
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SERGEI PORTNOY, et al.,

Plaintiffs, CIV S-05-0649 DFL KJM PS

vs.

UNITED STATES, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Pending before the court is defendant’s motion to dismiss and/or for summary

judgment. The court has determined that a settlement conference would promote the interests of

justice, equity and judicial economy. Two specialists in immigration and nationality law have

agreed to convene and facilitate the settlement conference.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Ann Kanter and Mary Waltermire are hereby appointed as neutrals to convene

a settlement conference in this action, within forty five days from the date of this order. 

Courtroom no. 26 and the jury room shall be made available for the settlement conference upon

the request of the convenors. Arrangements can be made and contact information for the parties

to this action obtained from Connie Farnsworth, Courtroom Deputy, 916-930-4187.

2. The Clerk of Court is directed to serve a copy of this order on Ann Kanter and

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Mary Waltermire.

3. Ms. Kanter and Ms. Waltermire shall advise the court within sixty days of the

date of this order as to whether the action has settled.

4. Pending completion of the settlement conference, defendant’s motion is

submitted.

DATED: March 16, 2006.

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

006 portnoy.set

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