Monday, May 19th, 2008...3:25 pm
DAlaska: Rule 15(a) Standards
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Judge Timothy Burgess’ Order in a Voting Rights Act case illustrates the liberality that federal judges accord timely Rule 15(a) motions to amend. Burgess granted plaintiffs permission to add new plaintiffs, and a new substantive claim. (The new claim argues that the state must provide assistance and voting materials in the Yup’ik language.)
Nick v. Bethel, Alaska, 3:07-cv-00098-TMB (Order of May 19, 2008)
Natalie Landreth of NARF and Jason Brandeis of the ACLU Foundation of Alaska represent the plaintiffs. Louisiana Cutler of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart represents Bethel. Sarah J. Felix of the Juneau AG’s office represents the Division of Elections.
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