Martin v. Read
Plaintiff: Mary Martin
Defendant: Tobias Read
Case Number: 3:2026cv00433
Filed: March 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Michael H Simon
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
April 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Answer to #1 Complaint, . Filed by Tobias Read. (Castelli, Thomas)
March 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER EXTENDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER - The Court's Order dated March 11, 2026 (ECF #13 ) is hereby extended to April 24, 2026, or until further order of the Court. Signed on 3/25/2026 by Judge Michael H. Simon. (mja)
March 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 Stipulated Proposed Form of Order Submitted . Filed by Mary Martin. (Adams, J.)
March 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IN FAVOR OF NAMED PLAINTIFF ONLY - The Court enjoins Defendant from enforcing ORS 251.255(2)(a) against the named Plaintiff, Mary Martin, either of that statute's two alternative conditions for publishing in the Oregon statewide Voters' Pamphlet for the May 2026 election Ms. Martin's written argument regarding Measure 120. Stated another way, Defendant may not reject Ms. Martin's written submission on the ground that she has failed to comply with ORS 251.255(2)(a). 2. In the interest of justice, Ms. Martin need not provide any security, and the Court waives all requirements under Rule 65(c) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 3. This Order expires fourteen (14) days after entry, unless otherwise extended by stipulation of the parties or further Order of the Court. Signed on 3/11/2026 by Judge Michael H. Simon. (mja)
March 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTES of proceedings: Motion Hearing held. ORDER - The Court GRANTS the Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF #2 ) to the extent and as limited as stated on the record. Written order to follow. J. Ryan Adams present as counsel for Plaintiff. Jacob Reisberg and Thomas H. Castelli present as counsel for Defendants. Court Reporter: Lindsey Weresch. Judge Michael H. Simon presiding. (mja)
March 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Reply to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 . Filed by Mary Martin. (Adams, J.)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Declaration of Dena Dawson In Support Of Defendant's Response To Motion For Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Tobias Read. (Related document(s): Response to Motion #9 .) (Castelli, Thomas)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Response To Motion For Temporary Restraining Order to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #2 . Thomas H. Castelli,Thomas H. Castelli,Jacob Reisberg for Tobias Read. Filed by Tobias Read. (Castelli, Thomas)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Supplemental Declaration of Ryan Adams in support of Temporary Restraining Order. Filed by Mary Martin. (Adams, J.)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MINUTES OF TELEPHONE CONFERENCE: ORDER - The Court sets a briefing schedule on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF #2 ) as follows: Defendant's response is due not later than March 9, 2026; Plaintiff's reply is due not later than March 10, 2026; and Oral Argument is set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Portland, Courtroom 15B, before Judge Michael H. Simon. J. Ryan Adams present as counsel for Plaintiff. Carla Scott present as counsel for Defendants. Court Reporter: Bonita Shumway. Judge Michael H. Simon presiding. (mja)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SCHEDULING ORDER - The Court sets a Telephone Conference to discuss Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF #2 ) for today, March 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Michael H. Simon. The Court will provide the parties with a call-in number. Ordered by Judge Michael H. Simon. (mja)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER - The Court received Plaintiff's Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on March 5, 2026. The Court will not enter this TRO ex parte. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to email a copy of the Complaint and Motion both to Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read and to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. The Courtroom Deputy will attempt to schedule a telephone scheduling conference for Friday, March 6, 2026, and intends to set a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion for Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 15B. Ordered by Judge Michael H. Simon (mja)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued Electronically as to All Defendants. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve the summonses and all other documents issued by the Clerk at the time of case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). (ajm)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Michael H. Simon and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: The filing party shall print and serve this Order, the summonses, and all other documents issued by the Clerk at case initiation upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5(c). Discovery is to be completed by 7/6/2026. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 8/3/2026. Pretrial Order is due by 8/3/2026. Ordered by Judge Michael H. Simon. (ajm)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order . Oral Argument requested.Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by Mary Martin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit) (Adams, J.)
March 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-10186285 Jury Trial Requested: Yes. Accompanied by Request for TRO. Filed by Mary Martin against Mary Martin (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons). (Adams, J.)

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Plaintiff: Mary Martin
Represented By: J. Ryan Adams
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Defendant: Tobias Read
Represented By: Thomas H. Castelli
Represented By: Jacob Reisberg
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