The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. v. Federal Election Commission et al

Plaintiff The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. challenged three Federal Election Commission regulations and an FEC enforcement policy that restricted Plaintiff's issue advocacy.
Plaintiff:The Real Truth About Obama, Inc.
Defendant:Federal Election Commission and United States Department of Justice
 
Case Number:3:2008cv00483
Filed:July 30, 2008
 
Court:Virginia Eastern District Court
Office:Civil Rights: Other Office [ Court Info ]
County:Accomack
Presiding Judge:District Judge James R. Spencer
 
Nature of Suit:Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause:U.S. Government Defendant
Jurisdiction:U.S. Government Defendant
Jury Demanded By:28:1331 Fed Question-Violation of Constitutional Rights
Date Filed # Docket Text
July 30, 2008 1 COMPLAINT filed by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. against Federal Election Commission and United States Department of Justice. (Filing Fee Paid: $350.00, Receipt Number: 300005948). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to the Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B to the Complaint, # 3 Exhibit C to the Complaint, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet & # 5 Receipt). (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 2 Financial Interest Disclosure Statement (Local Rule 7.1) by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc.. (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 3 MOTION by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for Preliminary Injunction. (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 4 Preliminary Injunction Brief by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. re: 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. (walk, ) (Entered: 07/30/2008)
July 30, 2008 5 MOTION and Brief in Support by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. to Consolidate Hearings on 3 Preliminary Injunction and Merits. (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 6 MOTION and Brief in SUPPORT by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. to Expedite re: 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 7 Summons Issued as to Federal Election Commission and United States Department of Justice; hand-delivered to Counsel for Plaintiff for process of service. (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 8 MOTION by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of James Bopp, Jr., Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (Attachment: # 1 Receipt). (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 9 MOTION by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Barry A. Bostrom, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (Attachment: # 1 Receipt). (walk, ) (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 10 MOTION by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Clayton J. Callen, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt). (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
July 30, 2008 11 MOTION by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Richard E. Coleson, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt). (walk, ) (Entered: July 30, 2008)
August 4, 2008 12 ORDER GRANTING 8 Motion by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of James Bopp, Jr., Esquire Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge James R. Spencer on 7/31/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 13 ORDER GRANTING 9 Motion by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Barry A. Bostrom, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge James R. Spencer on 7/31/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 14 ORDER GRANTING 10 Motion by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Clayton J. Callen, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge James R. Spencer on 7/31/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 4, 2008 15 ORDER GRANTING 11 Motion by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc. for the Admission of Richard E. Coleson, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge James R. Spencer on 7/31/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 4, 2008)
August 5, 2008 16 MOTION by Federal Election Commission and United States Department of Justice for the Admission of John R. Griffiths, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ). Corrected docket entry on 8/6/2008. (walk, ). (Entered: August 6, 2008)
August 7, 2008 Set/Reset Deadlines as to 5 MOTION Consolidate Hearings on Preliminary Injunction and Merits, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 6 MOTION to Expedite. Motion Hearing set for 9/10/2008 at 01:00 PM before District Judge James R. Spencer. (khan, ) (Entered: August 7, 2008)
August 8, 2008 17 Notice of Hearing Date set for 09/10/2008 at 1:00 pm re 6 MOTION to Expedite, 5 MOTION Consolidate Hearings on Preliminary Injunction and Merits, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Boos, Michael) (Entered: August 8, 2008)
August 8, 2008 18 ORDER GRANTING 16 Motion Federal Election Commission and United States Department of Justice for the Admission of John R. Griffiths, Eaquire Pro Hac Vice. Signed by District Judge James R. Spencer on 8/8/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 8, 2008)
August 8, 2008 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Debra Jean Prillaman on behalf of United States Department of Justice (Prillaman, Debra) (Entered: August 8, 2008)
August 11, 2008 29 SUMMONS Returned Executed by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc.. Federal Election Commission served on 7/30/2008, Answer due 9/29/2008; and United States Department of Justice served on 7/30/2008, Answer due 9/29/2008. (walk, ) (Entered: August 13, 2008)
August 12, 2008 20 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Holly J. Baker, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 21 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Claire N. Rajan, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 22 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Seth E. Nesin, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 23 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Adav Noti, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 24 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Vivien Clair, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 25 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Kevin A. Deeley, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 26 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of Thomasenia P. Duncan, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 27 MOTION by Federal Election Commission for the Admission of David B. Kolker, Esquire Pro Hac Vice. (walk, ) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 12, 2008 28 Response to Plaintiff's Designation of Related Case on Civil Cover Sheet filed by Federal Election Commission. (Hale-Maddox, Audra) (Entered: August 12, 2008)
August 14, 2008 30 Reply to 28 Response of Federal Election Commission to Plaintiff's Related Case Reference filed by The Real Truth About Obama, Inc.. (Boos, Michael) (Entered: August 14, 2008)
August 14, 2008 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Federal Election Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits to Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Hale-Maddox, Audra) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
August 14, 2008 32 Memorandum in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by United States Department of Justice. (Prillaman, Debra) (Entered: August 14, 2008)
August 14, 2008 33 RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION Consolidate Hearings on Preliminary Injunction and Merits filed by Federal Election Commission. (Hale-Maddox, Audra) (Entered: August 14, 2008)
August 14, 2008 34 RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Expedite filed by Federal Election Commission. (Hale-Maddox, Audra) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
August 14, 2008 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re 5 MOTION Consolidate Hearings on Preliminary Injunction and Merits filed by United States Department of Justice. (Prillaman, Debra) (Entered: August 14, 2008)
August 14, 2008 36 UNOPPOSED Motion and Memorandum of Points and Authorities for Partial Waiver of Local Civil Rules 83.1(D) and (F) as to the Commission by Federal Election Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order). (Hale-Maddox, Audra). Modified docket entry on 8/15/2008. (walk, ). (Entered: August 14, 2008)
August 14, 2008 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re 6 MOTION to Expedite filed by United States Department of Justice. (Prillaman, Debra) (Entered: 08/14/2008)
Docket Report Last Checked: August 15, 2008 14:31:15 PDT
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