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Last-Minute Challenge to a Debate Exclusion

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone

July 19, 2023

Barr v. Saddleback Valley Community Church (David O. Carter, C.D. Cal. 8:08-cv-927)
On a Friday afternoon, the Libertarian Party’s candidate for President filed a federal complaint challenging his exclusion from a candidate’s forum to be held on the next day. The district judge denied immediate relief, noting that laches is especially problematic in ex parte proceedings.
Subject: Campaign activities. Topic: Laches.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Last-Minute Challenge to a Debate Exclusion