Source: http://redistricting.lls.edu/cases-VA.php
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 18:50:32+00:00

Document:
Bethune-Hill v. Va. State Bd. of Elections, No. 3:14-cv-00852 (E.D. Va.), 15-680, 18-281 & 18A629 (S. Ct.): a challenge in federal court to the alleged racial gerrymandering of state legislative districts without adequate justification under the Voting Rights Act.
- Complaint (12/22/14), amd. complaint (6/16/15), 2d amd. complaint (8/8/17).
- Order re leg. privilege (5/26/15).
- Trial brief of plaintiffs (app. 1, 2), defendants (6/19/15).
- Trial brief of intervenor state House (exh.) (6/19/15).
- Post-trial brief of plaintiffs, intervenors (7/20/15).
- Replies by plaintiffs, intervenors (7/27/15).
- Opinion rejecting challenges (10/22/15).
- Notice of appeal (10/26/15).
- Jurisdictional statement (app. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) (11/20/15).
- VA House motion to dismiss (12/24/15).
- Plaintiffs' notice of supp. authority (2/22/16), response (2/23/16).
- Order noting probable jurisdiction (6/6/16).
- Amicus briefs by Const. Accountability Center, CLC et al., NAACP et al. (9/14/16).
- Amicus brief by OneVirginia2012 (9/13/16).
- Amicus briefs in support of neither party by DOJ, Lawyers’ Committee (9/14/16).
- Amicus brief by Southeastern Legal Found. et al. (10/20/16).
- Amicus briefs by Nat'l Black Chamber of Commerce et al., pol. scientists (10/24/16).
- Opinion upholding one district, vacating and remanding others (3/1/17).
- Order requiring position statements on further proceedings (4/6/17).
- Statements by plaintiffs, VA House, VA SBOE, amicus OneVirginia2021 (4/17/17).
- Order requiring statements on partisan gerrymandering (4/21/17).
- Statements by plaintiffs, VA House, VA SBOE, amicus OneVirginia2021 (5/1/17).
- Order directing addt'l briefing on further proceedings (5/6/17).
- Brief by plaintiffs (app.), VA House (app.), VA SBOE (5/16/17).
- Plaintiffs' advisory of continued claims (6/12/17).
- Joint stipulations, Joint statement of questions presented (7/18/17).
- Pretrial briefs by plaintiffs (exh. A, B), VA House (exh.), VA SBOE (9/26/17).
- Post-trial brief by plaintiffs (exh. A, B) (10/30/17).
- Post-trial briefs by VA House (exh. A, B), VA SBOE (11/13/17), plaintiffs' reply (11/22/17).
- Opinion striking remaining challenged House districts (6/26/18).
- Notice of appeal (7/6/18).
- Motion to stay (7/6/18), order denying motion (8/30/18).
- Order re status of remedial plan (8/8/18), VA House response (8/24/18).
- VA SBOE motion to proceed immediately w/ remedy (exh. A, B, C) (9/10/18).
- Response by plaintiffs, VA House (exh.) (9/12/18), reply (9/13/18).
- Order re special master candidates (9/14/18).
- Submissions by plaintiffs, VA SBOE, VA House (9/20/18).
- Objections by plaintiffs, VA SBOE, VA House (9/26/18).
- Responses by plaintiffs, VA SBOE, VA House (9/28/18).
- Order appointing special master (10/18/18).
- Order re population deviation in remedy (10/26/18).
plaintiffs (app.), VA SBOE, VA House (exh.), VA NAACP (app.) (11/2/18).
- Corrected brief, plan of VA NAACP (11/15/18).
- Resp. by plaintiffs, VA SBOE, VA House (exh.), New VA Majority (app.) (11/16/18).
- Special master report (add.) (12/7/18).
plaintiffs, VA SBOE, VA House (exh.) (12/14/18).
Princeton Gerrymandering Project, VA NAACP (12/14/18).
- Jurisdictional statement (app.) (9/4/18).
- Motion to dismiss by plaintiffs, VA SBOE (10/9/18).
- Order setting case for argument (11/13/18).
- Stay app. (12/13/18), resp. by plaintiffs, VA SBOE (12/20/18), reply (12/21/18).
The latest: On October 22, 2015, the trial court rejected each of the challenges to the legislative districts in question. On direct appeal, the Supreme Court on March 1, 2017, held that one district, even if drawn predominantly based on race, was sufficiently justified to be constitutional. But it vacated the trial court's decision on the other 11 districts, finding that the court incorrectly assessed whether the districts were drawn predominantly based on race.
On June 26, 2018, after a new trial, the trial court held that the 11 remaining districts were drawn predominantly based on race, without sufficient justification. The court ordered the legislature to draw new lines by October 30, 2018, but no legislative plans were submitted by that point. On December 7, 2018, a special master delivered a new plan. The post-trial decision has been appealed to the Supreme Court.
Personhuballah v. Alcorn (aka Cantor v. Personhuballah, Wittman v. Personhuballah, Brat v. Personhuballah, and Page v. Va. State Bd. of Elections), No. 3:13-cv-00678 (E.D. Va.), No. 17-1389 (4th Cir.), Nos. 14-518, 14-1504, 15A724, 15A1081 (S. Ct.): a challenge in federal court to a congressional district allegedly drawn predominantly based on race and without adequate justification.
- Motion to dismiss State Bd., AG (10/25/13).
- Stipulation of dismissal of State Bd., AG (11/21/13).
- Plaintiffs' brief re remedies (12/6/13).
- Responses by State, VA U.S. Reps. (12/13/13), reply (12/16/13).
- Motion for summary judgment by State, VA U.S. Reps. (12/20/13).
- Opposition (12/31/13), reply by State, VA U.S. Reps. (1/6/14).
- Order denying motion (1/27/14).
- Stipulation of dismissal of plaintiff Page (4/9/14).
- Trial briefs by plaintiffs (app.), State (4/16/14).
- Post-trial briefs by plaintiffs (6/6/14), State (6/20/14), reply (6/27/14).
- Order re privilege for ED of House Rep. Caucus (5/8/14).
- Order striking down district (10/7/14).
- Order postponing remedy to Sept. 1, 2015 (2/23/15).
- Order granting most fees, stayed pending appeal (3/11/15).
- Notice of appeal (10/30/14).
- Motion to dismiss (12/4/14), Reply (12/22/14).
- Order vacating & remanding in light of ALBC v. Alabama (3/30/15).
- Briefs re ALBC v. Alabama by plaintiffs, State (4/13/15).
- Response by VA U.S. Reps. (4/23/15).
- Replies by plaintiffs, State (4/30/15).
- Opinion again finding district unconstitutional (6/5/15).
- Notice of appeal (6/18/15).
- Jurisdictional statement (app.) (6/22/15).
- Motion to dismiss or affirm by plaintiffs, motion to affirm by State (7/22/15).
- Order directing briefing re standing (9/28/15).
- Supp. briefs re standing by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (10/13/15).
- Reply briefs by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (10/20/15).
- Order postponing consideration of jurisdiction (11/13/15).
- Brief by VA U.S. Reps (12/28/15).
- Amicus brief by Alabama et al. (1/4/16).
- Brief by plaintiffs, State (1/27/16).
- Amicus brief by DOJ, CLC, Lawyers' Committee, OneVirginia2021, VA NAACP (2/3/16). - Reply (2/26/16).
- Application for stay (1/12/16).
- Response by plaintiffs, State, amicus VA NAACP (1/21/16), reply (1/22/16).
- Order denying request for stay (2/1/16).
- Transcript of argument (3/21/16).
- Opinion finding that members of Congress lack standing to continue appeal (5/23/16).
- Motion from Gen. Assembly requesting extension to Nov. 16 (7/15/15).
- Opposition by plaintiffs, State (July 29), reply (7/31/15).
- Order denying motion for extension (8/5/15).
- Order postponing remand fees until appeal is decided (7/29/15).
- Order re special master, remedy (9/3/15).
- Special masters proposed by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (9/4/15).
plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (exh. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O) (9/17/15).
(exh. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W) (9/17/15), VA Gov. (exh. A, B, C, D, E) (9/18/15).
Bull Elephant (exh. A, B) (9/17/15), Garrett (exh.) (9/24/15), OneVirginia2021 (9/16/15).
Petersen (exh.) (9/17/15), Rapoport (exh.) (9/18/15), Richmond 1st Club (exh.) (9/17/15).
VA NAACP (app. A, B, C, D, E) (9/18/15).
- Responses to remedial plans by Plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps., VA Gov. (10/7/15).
Bull Elephant (10/7/15), Garrett (supporting memo, opposing memo) (10/13/15).
Hussain (10/8/15), OneVirginia2021, VA NAACP (10/7/15).
- Order appointing Grofman as Special Master (9/25/15).
- Statements re use of Handley data by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (11/9/15).
- Order permitting use of Handley data (11/12/15).
- Amicus brief by Common Cause et al. re remedial plans (11/12/15).
- Special master report (11/16/15).
- Statements by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps. (exh. A, B), VA Gov. (11/24/15).
- Statements by Bull Elephant (11/24/15), Garrett (12/1/15), VA NAACP (11/24/15).
- Responses by plaintiffs, State, VA U.S. Reps., VA NAACP (12/1/15).
- Special Master's supplementary comments (12/11/15, 12/15/15).
- Plaintiffs' response statement (12/23/15).
- Motion to suspend proceedings (11/16/15).
- Opposition by plaintiffs, State (11/30/15), reply (12/7/15).
- Opinion implementing remedial plan (1/7/16).
- Notice of appeal (3/4/16).
- Stipulation dismissing appeal (6/20/16).
- Order granting fees (3/3/17).
- Notice of appeal (3/24/17).
- Briefs by VA U.S. Reps (5/17/17), plaintiffs, State (6/15/17), reply (6/29/17).
- Opinion vacating fee award against intervenor VA U.S. Reps. (2/26/18).
The latest: On October 7, 2014, the trial court invalidated congressional district 3 as a district drawn predominantly based on race, without adequate justification. After vacatur and remand from the Supreme Court to consider ALBC v. Alabama, the trial court on June 5, 2015, again found the district to be an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. On direct appeal by intervening members of Congress, the Supreme Court on May 23, 2016, found that the intervenors lacked standing to appeal. Meanwhile, the trial court had continued remedial proceedings, and imposed a Special Master's remedial plan on January 7, 2016.
Vesilind et al v. Virginia State Board of Elections, No. CL15003886-00 (Richmond City Circuit Ct.), No. 160643, 170697 (Va. S. Ct.): a challenge filed in state court challenging the compactness of certain state Senate and House of Delegates districts under the state constitution.
- Opinion denying motion to stay, ruling on legislative privilege (1/29/16).
- Brief re leg. privilege by VA Sens. (5/27/16), response (6/22/16), reply (7/1/16).
- Brief re leg. privilege by Div. Leg. Services (5/27/16), response (6/22/16), reply (7/1/16).
- Opinion granting more expansive leg. privilege (9/15/16).
- VA House motion for summary judgment (1/26/17).
- Plaintiffs' opposition (2/20/17), reply (2/23/17).
- Decision denying motion for summary judgment (3/2/17).
- Motion in limine re compactness test by State (2/16/17), VA House (2/20/17).
- Opinion rejecting challenge (3/31/17).
- Petition for appeal (5/23/17).
- Opposition (6/14/17), reply (6/28/17).
- Amicus briefs by Former VA AGs, Law professors, League of Women Voters (6/30/17).
- Plaintiffs' opening brief (app.) (12/14/17).
- Amicus briefs by Former VA AGs, Law professors, League of Women Voters (12/14/17).
- State's brief (1/8/18), reply (1/22/18).
- Opinion affirming trial court, rejecting challenges (5/31/18).
The latest: On March 31, 2017, the trial court rejected the challenges to the state legislative map based on the compactness provision of the state constitution. On May 31, 2018, the Virginia Supreme Court affirmed that decision.
Langhorne v. Va. State Bd. of Elections, No. 3:13-cv-00702 (E.D. Va.): a challenge in federal court to an alleged racial gerrymander of two state Delegate seats.
- Complaint (Oct. 15, 2013).
- Voluntary dismissal (Nov. 23), order dismissing case (Nov. 25).
The latest: The complaint was filed on October 15, 2013. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case on November 23.
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Holder, No. 1:12-cv-00148 (D.D.C.): an action in federal court requesting preclearance of Virginia's congressional districts.
- Complaint (Jan. 27, 2012).
- Administrative preclearance notice (Mar. 14).
The latest: After congressional districts were precleared, the case was dismissed on March 15, 2012.
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Holder, No. 1:11-cv-00885 (D.D.C.): an action in federal court requesting preclearance of Virginia's state legislative districts, in parallel to the state's attempt to preclear maps through the DOJ's administrative process.
The latest: After state legislative districts were precleared, the case was dismissed on June 20, 2011.
Lamarca v. Va. Bd. of Elections, No. 1:11-cv-01255 (E.D. Va.): a challenge in federal court to the unequal population of congressional districts, on the basis that the legislature will not timely draw congressional lines.
- Complaint (Nov. 16, 2011).
- Motion to dismiss (Dec. 5), opposition (Dec. 19), reply (Dec. 22), surreply (Dec. 23).
- Order granting motion to dismiss (Feb. 10).
The latest: On February 10, the court granted the motion to dismiss the case.
Little v. Va. Bd. of Elections, No. CL11005253-00 (Va. Circuit Ct., Richmond City) & No. 120148 (Va. Sup. Ct.): a challenge in state court to the unequal population of congressional districts, on the basis that the legislature will not timely draw congressional lines.
- Complaint (Nov. 18, 2011).
- Motion to dismiss (Dec. 12), response (Jan. 3).
- Plaintiffs' motion for partial summary judgment (Jan. 11), response (Jan. 18).
- Order denying motion to dismiss (Jan. 24).
- Petition for appeal (Jan. 26).
- Order dismissing appeal and denying writ of prohibition (Jan. 31).
- Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment (Feb. 3), response (Feb. 10).
- Briefs by plaintiffs, defendants (Feb. 10), amicus (Feb. 13).
- Order granting deft's motion for summary judgment, dismissing case (Feb. 27).
The latest: The complaint was filed on November 18, 2011. On January 24, the court denied defendants' motion to dismiss. That order was appealed, but on January 31, the state Supreme Court determined that the trial court's order did not amount to a final resolution of the issue, and dismissed the appeal. Back at the trial court, on February 27, the court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment, and dismissed the case.
McEachin v. Bolling, No. CL11005456-00 (Va. Circuit Ct., Richmond City): a challenge in state court to the Lieutenant Governor's ability to cast tiebreaking votes on certain matters in the state Senate. While the challenge does not directly affect a particular redistricting plan, it may determine the partisan distribution of power for congressional redistricting in 2012.
- Complaint (Dec. 5, 2011) and amended complaint (Dec. 15).
- Motion for temporary injunction (Dec. 5).
- Memorandum in support (Dec. 7), opposition (Dec. 8).
- Order denying temporary injunction (Dec. 16).
- Motion to dismiss (Jan. 3).
- Voluntary dismissal (Feb. 28).
The latest: The complaint was filed on November 5, together with a motion for temporary injunction; that motion was denied on December 16, on ripeness and separation-of-powers grounds. On February 28, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the case.
Carter v. Va. Bd. of Elections, No. 3:11-cv-7 (W.D. Va.): a challenge in federal court to the unequal population of current state Senate districts, in the event that the legislature would be unable to agree on state Senate districts within 2011.
- Complaint (Feb. 4, 2011), declared unripe and dismissed without prejudice (Feb. 15).
- Second complaint (April 18, 2011, after veto of first legislative plan).
The latest: On April 29, 2011, the case was again declared unripe, and dismissed without prejudice.
Klotz v. Va. Bd. of Elections, No. 3:11-cv-264 (E.D. Va.): a challenge to the unequal population of current state Senate districts, in the event that the legislature would be unable to agree on state legislative districts within 2011.
- Complaint (Hanover County, Case No. CL11000638-00, Mar. 25, 2011).
- Amended complaint (Apr. 19, 2011).
The latest: The case was removed to federal court on April 22, 2011, and all parties stipulated to a dismissal without prejudice on May 10, 2011.
Burch v. Va. Bd. of Elections, No. 3:11-cv-256 (E.D. Va.): a challenge in federal court to the unequal population of current state and federal districts, in the event that the legislature would be unable to agree on district lines before the next election.
- Complaint (Apr. 19, 2011).
The latest: A motion to dismiss was filed on May 2, 2011, and the case was dismissed on June 15.

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