Case: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch v. East Ramapo Central School District

7:17-cv-08943 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Nov. 16, 2017

Closed Date: Feb. 22, 2022

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Case Summary

The plaintiffs in this case are the Spring Valley Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Jose Vitelio Gregorio, Dorothy Miller, and Hillary Moreau. The defendant is the East Ramapo Central School District. The plaintiffs sought relief under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, alleging that the at-large election system used by the East Ramapo Central School District diluted the votes of black and L…

The plaintiffs sought relief under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, alleging that the at-large election system used by the East Ramapo Central School District diluted the votes of black and Latino residents. They argued that this system resulted in these minority groups having "less opportunity than other members of the electorate to participate in the political process and to elect representatives of their choice." Moreover, the plaintiffs contended that the Board of Education's financial decisions resulted in inadequate educational opportunities for Black and Latino students. The plaintiffs requested the district court to declare the at-large method of election as a violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, enjoin the District from conducting further elections using this method, and order the implementation of a single-member ward election system.

The district court held that the at-large election system used by the East Ramapo Central School District violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The court found that the system resulted in vote dilution for black and Latino residents. The court enjoined the District from holding further elections under the at-large system and ordered the District to propose a remedial plan that complies with the Voting Rights Act, which would involve dividing the District into nine voting wards. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the district court's decision, rejecting the District's arguments and upholding the use of Bayesian Improved Surname Geocoding (BISG) as a reliable method for analyzing vote dilution.

In coming to its decision, the second circuit relied on several key cases, including Thornburg v. Gingles, which established the framework for analyzing claims of unlawful vote dilution under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The court also referenced Goosby v. Town Board, which clarified that causation is considered under the totality of the circumstances rather than as part of the Gingles preconditions. The court's analysis was further supported by the legislative history of the Voting Rights Act and the 1982 Senate Report, which emphasized that discriminatory results, not intent, are sufficient to establish a violation of Section 2.

Ultimately, the court focused on several critical aspects in crafting its decision such as racial discrimination, mismanagement and funding issues, state and local legal remedies, educational inequality, and community mobilization.

Summary Authors

Matthew Miner (12/10/2024)

Elliann Dunbar (12/23/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Calabrese, Corey Anne (New York)

Clubok, Andrew Brian (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Adler, Adam (New York)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Barbieri, Laura Dawn (New York)

Butler, David J. (New York)

Judge(s)

Seibel, Cathy (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Calabrese, Corey Anne (New York)

Clubok, Andrew Brian (New York)

Coyle, Stefanie Denene (New York)

Cusick, Meredith A. (New York)

Elsner, Kathleen (New York)

Faris, Michael J (New York)

Grossman, Perry M. (New York)

Jason, Kevin Eli (New York)

Johnson, Rakim (New York)

Mangas, Russell Drach (New York)

Matystik, Jennifer J. (New York)

Novakovski, Andrej (New York)

Parvis, Elizabeth Anna (New York)

Pearce, Thomas Cooper (New York)

Sahner, Elizabeth Casey (New York)

Salomon, Claudia Theda (New York)

Scully, Nicole C. (New York)

Swaminathan, Abhinaya (New York)

Turner, Serrin Andrew (New York)

Zubick, Marc Nathan (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Adler, Adam (New York)

Connell, Monica Anne (New York)

Cravens, William S (New York)

Kollm, Clara (New York)

Levine, Randall Mark (New York)

Matthews, Elyce Noel (New York)

Schuster, Stephanie (New York)

Taylor, William James (New York)

Other

Barbieri, Laura Dawn (New York)

Butler, David J. (New York)

Doberman, Jeremy Michael (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 7:17-cv-08943	Complaint	Nov. 16, 2017	Nov. 16, 2017 Complaint 2017 WL 11509170
15 7:17-cv-08943	Notice of Motion for Preliminary Injunction	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Pleading / Motion / Brief
16 7:17-cv-08943	Declaration of Claudia T. Salomon	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Declaration/Affidavit
16-1 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 01 - Plaintiff's Complaint	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Complaint
16-10 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 10 - Article "Wieder Faces Election Charge"	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other
16-11 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 11 - School District's Website "Where to Vote"	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other
16-2 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 02 - Section 2010 of East Ramapo Policies "Board Member Elections"	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other
16-3 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 03 - Section 2120.1 Candidates and Campaigning Policy	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other
16-4 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 04 - Section 2121 Board Member Qualifications Policy	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other
16-5 7:17-cv-08943	Salomon Ex. 5 - Article "East Ramapo Sells Hillcrest for Use As Yeshiva Again"	Dec. 7, 2017	Dec. 7, 2017 Other

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Docket

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	Nov. 16, 2017	COMPLAINT against East Ramapo Central School District, MaryEllen Elia. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-14371735)Document filed by Dorothy Miller, Chevon Dos Reis, Hillary Moreau, Julio Clerveaux, Washington Sanchez, Eric Goodwin, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/16/2017)	RECAP
2	Nov. 16, 2017	CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/16/2017)	RECAP
3	Nov. 16, 2017	RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/16/2017)	RECAP
4	Nov. 16, 2017	REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to East Ramapo Central School District, MaryEllen Elia, in her capacity as the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/16/2017)	RECAP
5	Nov. 16, 2017	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Perry Grossman on behalf of Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 - Certificate of Service)(Grossman, Perry) (Entered: 11/16/2017)	RECAP
6	Nov. 16, 2017	ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to East Ramapo Central School District, MaryEllen Elia. (sj) (Entered: 11/17/2017)	RECAP
	Nov. 16, 2017	Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
	Nov. 16, 2017	Case Designation
	Nov. 16, 2017	Case Designated ECF
	Nov. 16, 2017	CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Cathy Seibel. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (sj)
	Nov. 16, 2017	Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (sj)
	Nov. 16, 2017	Case Designated ECF. (sj)
	Nov. 17, 2017	Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
7	Nov. 29, 2017	AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. MaryEllen Elia served on 11/20/2017, answer due 12/11/2017. Service was accepted by Judy Swierczewl, Esq. Document filed by Dorothy Miller; Chevon Dos Reis; Hillary Moreau; Julio Clerveaux; Washington Sanchez; Eric Goodwin; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch; Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/29/2017)	RECAP
8	Nov. 29, 2017	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. East Ramapo Central School District served on 11/20/2017, answer due 12/11/2017. Service was made by electronic mail. Document filed by Dorothy Miller; Chevon Dos Reis; Hillary Moreau; Julio Clerveaux; Washington Sanchez; Eric Goodwin; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch; Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 11/29/2017)	RECAP
9	Dec. 1, 2017	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by William James Taylor, Jr on behalf of MaryEllen Elia. (Taylor, William) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
10	Dec. 1, 2017	LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from William J. Taylor, Jr., Assistant Attorney General dated December 1, 2017. Document filed by MaryEllen Elia.(Taylor, William) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
11	Dec. 1, 2017	LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 10 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from William J. Taylor, Jr., Assistant Attorney General dated December 1, 2017., 1 Complaint, Corrected Letter addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from William J. Taylor, Jr., Assistant Attorney General dated December 1, 2017. Document filed by MaryEllen Elia.(Taylor, William) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
12	Dec. 1, 2017	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elyce Noel Matthews on behalf of MaryEllen Elia. (Matthews, Elyce) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
13	Dec. 1, 2017	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 11 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Defendant Elia may have until 12/29/17 to answer or seek a pre-motion conference. I realize Mr. Taylor will be out of the office for two of those four weeks, but I am sure the NYS AG's office has the resources to supplement or replace Mr. Taylor on this case if need be. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
14	Dec. 1, 2017	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: See Doc. 13. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 12/01/2017)	RECAP
	Dec. 1, 2017	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
	Dec. 1, 2017	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
15	Dec. 7, 2017	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017)	RECAP
16	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Claudia T. Salomon in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Complaint, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Board Policy 2120, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Board Policy 2120.1, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Board Policy 2121, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Hillcrest Article, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Term Article - Bill Passed, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Term Article - Cuomo, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Metal Detectors Letter, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Powell Article, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Election Charge Article, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Where to Vote)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Complaint View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - Board Policy 2120 View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 3 - Board Policy 2120.1 View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 4 - Board Policy 2121 View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 5 - Hillcrest Article View on RECAP 6 Exhibit 6 - Term Article - Bill Passed View on RECAP 7 Exhibit 7 - Term Article - Cuomo View on RECAP 8 Exhibit 8 - Metal Detectors Letter View on RECAP 9 Exhibit 9 - Powell Article View on RECAP 10 Exhibit 10 - Election Charge Article View on RECAP 11 Exhibit 11 - Where to Vote View on RECAP	RECAP
17	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Julio Clerveaux in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017)	RECAP
18	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Dr. Oscar Cohen in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Greenberg Report, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Dr. King Letter to Board President Weissmandl, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Charles-Pierre Removal Petition, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Board Policy on Oath of Office, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Board Policy on Annual Reorganization Meeting)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Greenberg Report View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - Dr. King Letter to Board President Weissmandl View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 3 - Charles-Pierre Removal Petition View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 4 - Board Policy on Oath of Office View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 5 - Board Policy on Annual Reorganization Meeting View on RECAP	RECAP
19	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Chevon Dos Reis in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017)	RECAP
20	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Eric Goodwin in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/07/2017)	RECAP
21	Dec. 7, 2017	DECLARATION of Jose Vitelio Gregorio in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - English Declaration and Cert. of Translation)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - English Declaration and Cert. of Translation View on RECAP	RECAP
22	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Dorothy Miller in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
23	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Hillary Moreau in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
24	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Washington Sanchez in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - English Declaration and Cert. of Translation)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - English Declaration and Cert. of Translation View on RECAP	RECAP
25	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Willie J. Trotman in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - March 23, 2011 Letter, # 2 Exhibit 2 - April 5, 2011 Letter, # 3 Exhibit 3 - OCR Complaint, # 4 Exhibit 4 - October 27, 2015 Letter, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Emilia White Letter, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Walcott Report)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - March 23, 2011 Letter View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - April 5, 2011 Letter View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 3 - OCR Complaint View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 4 - October 27, 2015 Letter View on RECAP 5 Exhibit 5 - Emilia White Letter View on RECAP 6 Exhibit 6 - Walcott Report View on RECAP	RECAP
26	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Olivia Castor in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Youth Council Summary of Concerns, # 2 Exhibit 2 - March 2013 Presentation to the Board)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Youth Council Summary of Concerns View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - March 2013 Presentation to the Board View on RECAP	RECAP
27	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Jean E. Fields in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
28	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Margaret ("Peggy") Hatton in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - April 2009 Board Newsletter, # 2 Exhibit 2 - April 2010 Board Newsletter, # 3 Exhibit 3 - March 2012 Board Newsletter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - February 2013 Board Newsletter)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - April 2009 Board Newsletter View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - April 2010 Board Newsletter View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 3 - March 2012 Board Newsletter View on RECAP 4 Exhibit 4 - February 2013 Board Newsletter View on RECAP	RECAP
29	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Alexandra Manigo in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
30	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Stephen G. Price in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
31	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Suzanne Young-Mercer in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
32	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Dr. Steven P. Cole in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report, # 2 Exhibit 2 - C.V. of Dr. Cole)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - C.V. of Dr. Cole View on RECAP	RECAP
33	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of William S. Cooper in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report - Part 1, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report - Part 2, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Summary of Cooper Qualifications)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report - Part 1 View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report - Part 2 View on RECAP 3 Exhibit 2 - Summary of Cooper Qualifications View on RECAP	RECAP
34	Dec. 8, 2017	DECLARATION of Amy Stuart Wells in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report, # 2 Exhibit 2 - C.V. of Amy Stuart Wells)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Exhibit 1 - Preliminary Expert Report View on RECAP 2 Exhibit 2 - C.V. of Amy Stuart Wells View on RECAP	RECAP
35	Dec. 8, 2017	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A - Acronym List, # 2 Appendix B - Voter Turnout Charts)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017) 1 Appendix A - Acronym List View on RECAP 2 Appendix B - Voter Turnout Charts View on RECAP	RECAP
36	Dec. 8, 2017	LETTER MOTION for Oral Argument addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated December 8, 2017. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/08/2017)	RECAP
37	Dec. 11, 2017	FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler, Counsel for Defendant the East Ramapo Central School District dated December 11, 2017. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) Modified on 1/12/2018 (ldi). (Entered: 12/11/2017)	RECAP
38	Dec. 12, 2017	ORDER granting 37 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document: Pre-motion conference to be held on 1/2/18 at 3 pm. Plaintiffs are to state their position, by letter of no more than 3 pages, no later than 12/26/17. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 12/12/2017)	RECAP
	Dec. 12, 2017	Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
39	Dec. 13, 2017	NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Perry Grossman on behalf of All Plaintiffs. New Address: New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation, 125 Broad Street, New York, New York, United States 10004, (212) 607-3300. (Grossman, Perry) (Entered: 12/13/2017)	RECAP
40	Dec. 15, 2017	LETTER MOTION to Stay Briefing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler dated December 15, 2017. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) (Entered: 12/15/2017)	RECAP
41	Dec. 15, 2017	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Notice of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, dated 12/7/2017; Declaration of Claudia T. Salomon (with exhibits), dated 12/7/2017; Declaration of Julio Clerveaux, dated 11/24/2017; Declaration of Dr. Oscar Cohen (with exhibits), dated 12/4/2017; Declaration of Chevon Dos Reis, dated 11/6/2017; Declaration of Eric Goodwin, dated 11/16/17; Declaration of Jose Vitelio Gregorio (with exhibits), dated 12/6/17; Declaration of Dorothy Miller, dated 11/6/17; Declaration of Hillary Moreau, dated 11/26/17; Declaration of Washington Sanchez (with exhibits), dated 12/4/17; Declaration of Willie J. Trotman (with exhibits), dated 12/4/17; Declaration of Olivia Castor (with exhibits), dated 12/6/17; Declaration of Jean E. Fields, dated 12/1/17; Declaration of Margaret ("Peggy") Hatton (with exhibits), dated 11/30/17; Declaration of Alexandra Manigo, dated 12/4/17; Declaration of Stephen G. Price, dated 12/4/17; Declaration of Suzanne Young-Mercer, dated 12/6/17; Declaration of Dr. Steven P. Cole (with exhibits), dated 12/7/17; Declaration of William S. Cooper (with exhibits), dated 12/7/17; Declaration of Amy Stuart Wells (with exhibits), dated 12/7/17, Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (with exhibits), dated 12/8/17; and Letter Motion for Oral Argument, dated 12/8/17 served on East Ramapo Central School District on December 8, 2017. Service was made by Federal Express Overnight Delivery. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/15/2017)	RECAP
42	Dec. 15, 2017	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE 43 Letter Response) - LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated December 15, 2017 re: 40 LETTER MOTION to Stay Briefing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler dated December 15, 2017. . Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) Modified on 12/19/2017 (db). (Entered: 12/15/2017)	RECAP
43	Dec. 15, 2017	LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated December 15, 2017 re: 40 LETTER MOTION to Stay Briefing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler dated December 15, 2017. [re-filed to include exhibit]. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Email Correspondence)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/15/2017)	RECAP
44	Dec. 18, 2017	ORDER deferring ruling on 40 Letter Motion to Stay: We'll discuss all this on January 2, and of course I have not seen all the pre-motion correspondence yet, but I wanted to alert the parties that unless I become convinced that the motions to dismiss are clearly meritorious or that the motion for a preliminary injunction is clearly not meritorious, I am unlikely to stay the latter pending the former, given that Plaintiffs are seeking relief relating to an election in May. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 12/18/2017)	RECAP
	Dec. 18, 2017	Order on Motion to Stay
45	Dec. 20, 2017	FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Elyce Matthews dated December 20, 2017. Document filed by MaryEllen Elia.(Matthews, Elyce) Modified on 2/1/2018 (ldi). (Entered: 12/20/2017)	RECAP
46	Dec. 20, 2017	ORDER granting 45 Letter Motion for Pre-Motion Conference: We will discuss the Commissioner's proposed motion at the already scheduled 1/2/18 conference. Plaintiffs should respond, by letter of no more than 3 pages, by 12/26/17. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 12/20/2017)	RECAP
	Dec. 20, 2017	Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
47	Dec. 26, 2017	LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated December 26, 2017 re: 37 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler, Counsel for Defendant the East Ramapo Central School District dated December 11, 2017. . Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/26/2017)	RECAP
48	Dec. 26, 2017	LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated December 26, 2017 re: 45 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Elyce Matthews dated December 20, 2017. . Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 12/26/2017)	RECAP
49	Jan. 2, 2018	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Corey Anne Calabrese on behalf of Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Calabrese, Corey) (Entered: 01/02/2018)	RECAP
50	Jan. 2, 2018	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Monica Anne Connell on behalf of MaryEllen Elia. (Connell, Monica) (Entered: 01/02/2018)	RECAP
51	Jan. 2, 2018	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elizabeth Anna Parvis on behalf of Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Parvis, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/02/2018)	RECAP
52	Jan. 2, 2018	NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kevin Eli Jason on behalf of Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Jason, Kevin) (Entered: 01/02/2018)	RECAP
	Jan. 2, 2018	Pre-Motion Conference
	Jan. 2, 2018	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cathy Seibel: 2/6/18 Opposition to Preliminary Injunction and Cross-motion to dismiss; 3/9/18 plaintiff's reply on Preliminary Injunction and opposition to Motion to Dismiss; 3/16/18 Reply on Motion to dismiss. Parties to confer and propose an orderly process for depositions and fact witnesses and disclosure of defendant's experts and deposition of both sides' experts. By 1/9/18 send joint letter with parties dueling proposals and the Court will either rule, or refer to Magistrate Judge McCarthy.(Court Reporter Sabrina D'Emidio) (aca)
53	Jan. 9, 2018	JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to the January 2 order addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated January 9, 2018. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 01/09/2018)	RECAP
54	Jan. 9, 2018	ORDER granting 53 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Propose Discovery Schedule: Proposed schedule(s) due 1/11/18. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 01/09/2018)	RECAP
	Jan. 9, 2018	Order on Motion for Extension of Time
55	Jan. 11, 2018	LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated January 11, 2018 re: Discovery Schedule. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 01/11/2018)	RECAP
56	Jan. 11, 2018	LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler, Counsel for Defendant the East Ramapo Central School District dated January 11, 2018 re: Discovery Schedule and Issues, NAACP et. al. v. E. Ramapo Cent. Sch. Dist, et. al.. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) (Entered: 01/11/2018)	RECAP
57	Jan. 12, 2018	MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 56 LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler, Counsel for Defendant the East Ramapo Central School District dated January 11, 2018 re: Discovery Schedule and Issues, NAACP et. al. v. E. Ramapo Cent. Sch. Dist, et. al. Document file d by East Ramapo Central School District. ENDORSEMENT: These matters will be discussed at a conference on January 18, 2018 at 3:30 pm. So ordered. (Status Conference set for 1/18/2018 at 03:30 PM before Judge Cathy Seibel.) (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 1/12/2018) (rjm) (Entered: 01/12/2018)	RECAP
58	Jan. 17, 2018	CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Continue the Conference Scheduled for January 18, 2018 addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler dated January 17, 2018. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) (Entered: 01/17/2018)	RECAP
59	Jan. 17, 2018	ORDER granting 58 Letter Motion to Continue: The conference originally set for 1/18/18 is adjourned to 1/24/18 at 4:30 pm. My schedule is crowded that day (and on 1/25) so it is possible counsel may have to wait and we end up going past 5. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 01/17/2018)	RECAP
	Jan. 17, 2018	Order on Motion to Continue
60	Jan. 23, 2018	LETTER addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from Claudia T. Salomon dated January 23, 2018 re: Discovery Disputes. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-First Set of Requests for Production of Documents Directed to Plaintiff Chevon Dos Reis)(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 01/23/2018)	RECAP
	Jan. 24, 2018	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cathy Seibel: Discovery Hearing held on 1/24/2018. The Court issues oral discovery rulings and refers this case to the Hon. Judith C. McCarthy for open discovery issues, to the extent there are any after the next round of discussions. Plaintiff to submit letters to Judge Seibel, and Magistrate Judge McCarthy. See transcript. (Court Reporter Sue Ghorayeb) (aca)
	Jan. 24, 2018	Discovery Hearing
61	Jan. 25, 2018	ORDER REFERRING CASE TO A MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Discovery. Referred to Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy. SO ORDERED. Motions referred to Judith C. McCarthy. (Signed by Judge Cathy Seibel on 1/25/2018) (ama) (Entered: 01/25/2018)	RECAP
62	Jan. 30, 2018	ORDER: In order to facilitate the progress of pre-trial discovery of this litigation in a just, speedy and inexpensive manner, to ensure compliance with the case management plan, and to prevent the accumulation of unresolved discovery issues, the following procedures will be followed for the resolution of discovery disputes: The party objecting to disclosure, claiming an insufficient response to a discovery request or asserting a privilege bears the burden of coming forward by bringing the dispute to the attention of the Court as hereinafter set forth. In calculating when a dispute arises, the Court anticipates that the parties have complied with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, in that the discovery demand or disclosure at issue and the adversary's response have been served, and as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy on 1/30/2018) (jwh) Modified on 2/1/2018 (jwh). (Entered: 01/30/2018)	RECAP
63	Jan. 30, 2018	SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court has scheduled a Status Conference for February 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in Courtroom 421. The parties are to submit a joint letter to the Court by February 9, 2018 setting forth any discovery disputes to be addressed at the February 14, 2018 conference. Plaintiffs are further directed to submit copies of the transcripts of the hearings before Judge Seibel no later than February 9, 2018. (Status Conference set for 2/14/2018 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 421, 300 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601 before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy on 1/30/2018) (jwh) (Entered: 01/30/2018)	RECAP
64	Feb. 6, 2018	STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy on 2/6/2018) (jwh) (Entered: 02/06/2018)	RECAP
65	Feb. 9, 2018	JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to the Court's January 30, 2018 order addressed to Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy from Claudia T. Salomon dated February 9, 2018. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 02/09/2018)	RECAP
66	Feb. 12, 2018	ORDER granting 65 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Notify the Court of Any Discovery Disputes. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy)(Text Only Order) (McCarthy, Judith) (Entered: 02/12/2018)	RECAP
67	Feb. 12, 2018	JOINT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference currently scheduled for February 14, 2018 addressed to Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy from Claudia T. Salomon dated February 12, 2018. Document filed by Julio Clerveaux, Chevon Dos Reis, Eric Goodwin, Dorothy Miller, Hillary Moreau, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch, Washington Sanchez, Jose Vitelio Gregorio.(Salomon, Claudia) (Entered: 02/12/2018)	RECAP
	Feb. 12, 2018	Order on Motion for Extension of Time
68	Feb. 13, 2018	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 67 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The Status Conference scheduled for February 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy is converted to a Telephone Conference. Counsel should have all parties on the line before contacting Chambers. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy)(Text Only Order) (McCarthy, Judith) (Entered: 02/13/2018)	RECAP
	Feb. 13, 2018	Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference
69	Feb. 14, 2018	JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responses and Replies regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David J. Butler, Counsel for Defendant the East Ramapo Central School District dated February 14, 2018. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) (Entered: 02/14/2018)	RECAP
	Feb. 14, 2018	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy: Telephone Conference held on February 14, 2018. The "5 business days" time frames set forth in the Court's January 30, 2018 Order, (Docket No. 62), are shortened to 2 business days. Next Telephone Conference scheduled for February 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy. Counsel shall have all parties on the line before contacting Chambers. (jah)
	Feb. 14, 2018	Telephone Conference
70	Feb. 15, 2018	ORDER granting 69 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: Defendants Oppositions and/or Cross-Motions to Dismiss in response to Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction due 2/19/18; Plaintiffs Reply in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction due 3/14/18; Defendants Replies in support of any Cross-Motions to Dismiss due 3/21/18. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Cathy Seibel)(Text Only Order) (Seibel, Cathy) (Entered: 02/15/2018)	RECAP
	Feb. 15, 2018	Order on Motion for Extension of Time
71	Feb. 16, 2018	MOTION to Dismiss and in Partial Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by MaryEllen Elia.(Matthews, Elyce) (Entered: 02/16/2018)	RECAP
72	Feb. 16, 2018	DECLARATION of Elyce N. Matthews in Support re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss and in Partial Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction.. Document filed by MaryEllen Elia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Matthews Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B to Matthews Declaration)(Matthews, Elyce) (Entered: 02/16/2018) 1 Exhibit A to Matthews Declaration View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B to Matthews Declaration View on RECAP	RECAP
73	Feb. 16, 2018	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss and in Partial Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. . Document filed by MaryEllen Elia. (Matthews, Elyce) (Entered: 02/16/2018)	RECAP
74	Feb. 19, 2018	CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Cathy Seibel from David. J. Butler dated 2/19/2018. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District.(Butler, David) (Entered: 02/19/2018)	RECAP
75	Feb. 19, 2018	MOTION to Dismiss Complaint. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District. Responses due by 3/14/2018(Butler, David) (Entered: 02/19/2018)	RECAP
76	Feb. 19, 2018	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . and in Support of Cross-Motion to Dismiss Complaint. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District. (Butler, David) (Entered: 02/19/2018)	RECAP
77	Feb. 19, 2018	FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE 79 Declaration) - DECLARATION of David J. Butler in Opposition re: 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by East Ramapo Central School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Bernard Charles, Jr., # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Pierre Germain, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Aron Wieder, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Dr. John Alford, # 5 Exhibit Transcript of Deposition of Dr. Steven P. Cole, # 6 Exhibit Transcript of Deposition of Ms. Dos Reis, # 7 Exhibit Transcript of Deposition of Jean Fields, # 8 Exhibit 2016-2017 East Ramapo State Monitor Report, # 9 Exhibit Excerpts of Supplemental Production of Dr. Steven P. Cole)(Butler, David) Modified on 2/21/2018 (db). (Entered: 02/19/2018)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 16, 2017

Closing Date: Feb. 22, 2022

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Spring Valley Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and registered voters within the district.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

School District

East Ramapo Central School District

Defendant Type(s):

Elementary/Secondary School

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Voting Rights Act, section 2, 52 U.S.C. § 10301 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 1973)

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 7:17-cv-08943

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 18-03481

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit 20-01668

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Amount Defendant Pays: 5,446,139.99 + Interest

Issues

Voting:

Vote dilution

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Spring Valley Branch v. East Ramapo Central School District, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/43350/ (last updated 12/23/2024).