Doug Smith, et al v. Anne Helzer, et al
Plaintiff / Appellant: DOUG SMITH, ROBERT GRIFFIN, ALLEN VEZEY, ALBERT HAYNES, TREVOR SHAW, FAMILIES OF THE LAST FRONTIER and ALASKA FREE MARKET COALITION
Defendant / Appellee: ANNE HELZER, in her official capacity as chair of the Alaska Public Offices Commission, VAN LAWRENCE, LANETTE BLODGETT, RICHARD STILLIE, Jr., SUZANNE HANCOCK and DAN LASOTA, official capacities as members of the Alaska Public Offices Commissions
Intervenor Defendant / Appellee: ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS, INC.
Case Number: 22-35612
Filed: August 3, 2022
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Constitutionality of State Statutes

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Date Filed Description
March 15, 2024 Summary SMITH V. HELZER

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Date Filed Document Text
September 30, 2022 Filing 20 Received 6 paper copies of supplemental excerpts of record [ # 14 ] in 1 volume(s) filed by Appellee Lanette Blodgett, et al. [12553397] (SD) [Entered: 09/30/2022 12:02 PM]
September 30, 2022 Filing 19 Received 6 paper copies of Answering Brief [ # 12 ] filed by Lanette Blodgett, et al. [12553394] (SD) [Entered: 09/30/2022 12:00 PM]
September 26, 2022 Filing 18 Received 3 paper copies of supplemental excerpts of record [ # 14 ] in 1 volume(s) filed by Lanette Blodgett; et al. [12549571] (NAR) [Entered: 09/26/2022 02:41 PM]
September 26, 2022 Filing 17 Received 6 paper copies of Answering Brief [ # 11 ] filed by Alaskans for Better Elections, Inc.. [12549326] (NAR) [Entered: 09/26/2022 12:48 PM]
September 26, 2022 Filing 16 COURT DELETED INCORRECT ENTRY. Entered in error. Notice about deletion sent to case participants registered for electronic filing. [12549149] (NAR) [Entered: 09/26/2022 11:15 AM]
September 21, 2022 Filing 15 Filed clerk order: The answering brief [ # 12 ] submitted by Lanette Blodgett; et al., is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: red. The supplemental excerpts of record [ # 14 ] submitted by Lanette Blodgett; et al., are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12545733] (SML) [Entered: 09/21/2022 01:15 PM]
September 20, 2022 Filing 14 Submitted (ECF) supplemental excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellees Lanette Blodgett, Suzanne Hancock, Anne Helzer, Dan LaSota and Richard Stillie, Jr.. Date of service: 09/20/2022. [12544572] [22-35612] (Fox, Laura) [Entered: 09/20/2022 01:03 PM]
September 19, 2022 Filing 13 Filed clerk order: The answering brief [ # 11 ] submitted by Alaskans for Better Elections, Inc. is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: red. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12543205] (SML) [Entered: 09/19/2022 11:11 AM]
September 16, 2022 Filing 12 Submitted (ECF) Answering Brief for review. Submitted by Appellees Lanette Blodgett, Suzanne Hancock, Anne Helzer, Dan LaSota and Richard Stillie, Jr.. Date of service: 09/16/2022. [12542029] [22-35612]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached corrected brief, updated entry to correctly reflect the filers, removed incorrectly attached excerpts. Please see [ # 14 ]. 09/21/2022 by SML] (Fox, Laura) [Entered: 09/16/2022 10:22 AM]
September 16, 2022 Filing 11 Submitted (ECF) Answering Brief for review. Submitted by Appellee Alaskans for Better Elections, Inc.. Date of service: 09/16/2022. [12541956] [22-35612] (Kendall, Scott) [Entered: 09/16/2022 09:28 AM]
September 12, 2022 Filing 10 Added Attorney(s) Craig Richards for party(s) Appellant Albert Haynes Appellant Robert Griffin Appellant Families of the Last Frontier Appellant Doug Smith Appellant Allen Vezey Appellant Trevor Shaw, in case 22-35612. [12538634] (JFF) [Entered: 09/12/2022 04:43 PM]
September 12, 2022 Filing 9 Filed (ECF) notice of appearance of Craig Weeborn Richards (Law Offices of Craig Richards, 810 N Street Ste. 100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501) for Appellants Allen Vezey, Families of the Last Frontier, Robert Griffin, Alaska Free Market Coalition, Albert Haynes, Trevor Shaw and Doug Smith. Date of service: 09/12/2022. (Party was previously proceeding with counsel.) [12538502] [22-35612] (Richards, Craig) [Entered: 09/12/2022 03:29 PM]
August 23, 2022 Filing 8 Filed clerk order: The opening brief [ # 6 ] submitted by appellants is filed. Within 7 days of the filing of this order, filer is ordered to file 6 copies of the brief in paper format, accompanied by certification (attached to the end of each copy of the brief) that the brief is identical to the version submitted electronically. Cover color: blue. The excerpts of record [ # 7 ] submitted by appellants are filed. Within 7 days of this order, filer is ordered to file 3 copies of the excerpts in paper format securely bound on the left side, with white covers. The paper copies shall be submitted to the principal office of the Clerk. [12524200] (LA) [Entered: 08/23/2022 02:48 PM]
August 19, 2022 Filing 7 Submitted (ECF) excerpts of record. Submitted by Appellants Alaska Free Market Coalition, Families of the Last Frontier, Robert Griffin, Albert Haynes, Trevor Shaw, Doug Smith and Allen Vezey. Date of service: 08/19/2022. [12520989] [22-35612]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached corrected excerpts. 08/23/2022 by LA] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 08/19/2022 11:35 AM]
August 19, 2022 Filing 6 Submitted (ECF) Opening Brief for review. Submitted by Appellants Alaska Free Market Coalition, Families of the Last Frontier, Robert Griffin, Albert Haynes, Trevor Shaw, Doug Smith and Allen Vezey. Date of service: 08/19/2022. [12520982] [22-35612]--[COURT UPDATE: Attached corrected brief. 08/23/2022 by LA] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 08/19/2022 11:33 AM]
August 9, 2022 Filing 5 The Mediation Questionnaire for this case was filed on 08/09/2022. To submit pertinent confidential information directly to the Circuit Mediators, please use the following # link . Confidential submissions may include any information relevant to mediation of the case and settlement potential, including, but not limited to, settlement history, ongoing or potential settlement discussions, non-litigated party related issues, other pending actions, and timing considerations that may impact mediation efforts.[12513144]. [22-35612] (AD) [Entered: 08/09/2022 12:44 PM]
August 9, 2022 Filing 4 Filed (ECF) Appellants Alaska Free Market Coalition, Families of the Last Frontier, Robert Griffin, Albert Haynes, Trevor Shaw, Doug Smith and Allen Vezey Mediation Questionnaire. Date of service: 08/09/2022. [12512891] [22-35612] (Suhr, Daniel) [Entered: 08/09/2022 10:06 AM]
August 3, 2022 Filing 3 Appellee Van Lawrence in 22-35612 substituted by Appellee Lanette Blodgett in 22-35612 (per request of appellee's counsel) [12508980] (JBS) [Entered: 08/03/2022 03:54 PM]
August 3, 2022 Filing 2 Filed clerk order (Deputy Clerk: TSP): The appeal filed August 2, 2022 is a preliminary injunction appeal. Accordingly, Ninth Circuit Rule 3-3 shall apply. The mediation questionnaire is due three days after the date of this order. If they have not already done so, within 7 calendar days after the filing date of this order, the parties shall make arrangements to obtain from the court reporter an official transcript of proceedings in the district court that will be included in the record on appeal. The briefing schedule shall proceed as follows: the opening brief and excerpts of record are due no later than August 30, 2022; the answering brief is due September 27, 2022 or 28 days after service of the opening brief, whichever is earlier; and the optional reply brief is due within 21 days after service of the answering brief. See 9th Cir. R. 3-3(b). No streamlined extensions of time will be approved. See 9th Cir. R. 31-2.2(a)(3). Any request for an extension of time to file a brief must be made by written motion under Ninth Circuit Rule 31-2.2(b). Failure to file timely the opening brief shall result in the automatic dismissal of this appeal by the Clerk for failure to prosecute. See 9th Cir. R. 42-1. [12508830] (AF) [Entered: 08/03/2022 02:28 PM]
August 3, 2022 Filing 1 DOCKETED CAUSE AND ENTERED APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL. SEND MQ: Yes. The schedule is set as follows: To be set. Preliminary Injunction Appeal, C.R. 3-3. [12508489] (JBS) [Entered: 08/03/2022 11:05 AM]

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Plaintiff / appellant: DOUG SMITH
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Plaintiff / appellant: ALASKA FREE MARKET COALITION
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Defendant / appellee: ANNE HELZER, in her official capacity as chair of the Alaska Public Offices Commission
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Defendant / appellee: VAN LAWRENCE
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Defendant / appellee: LANETTE BLODGETT
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Defendant / appellee: RICHARD STILLIE, Jr.
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Defendant / appellee: SUZANNE HANCOCK
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Defendant / appellee: DAN LASOTA, official capacities as members of the Alaska Public Offices Commissions
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Intervenor defendant / appellee: ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS, INC.
Represented By: Scott M. Kendall
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