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1. Order | Filed: August 13, 2026 | Entered: August 13, 2026 DODD et al v. MORRIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE et al

   Civil Rights: Voting | New Jersey

   Text Order

   TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Defendants' pre-motion letter seeking leave to move for partial dismissal of the First Amended Complaint and Plaintiffs' response. D.Es. 9 & 11 . Among other claims, Plaintiffs allege in Count IV that Defendants conspired, in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3), to remove Plaintiffs from their elected party positions based on their political beliefs and disagreement over which candidates to support. Third Circuit precedent appears to foreclose that claim. In Farber v. City of Paterson, 440 F.3d 131, 142-43 (3d Cir. 2006), the Third Circuit held that § 1985(3) does not provide a cause of action for injuries caused by conspiracies motivated by discriminatory animus based on political affiliation. Count V, brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1986, likewise appears foreclosed because liability under § 1986 depends upon a preexisting violation of § 1985. Clark v. Clabaugh, 20 F.3d 1290, 1295 (3d Cir. 1994). In light of this authority, the Court ORDERS the parties to meet and confer in good faith as to whether the parties can otherwise narrow the issues presented by Defendants' anticipated motion and/or potentially avoid motion practice. Within 14 days of this Order, the parties shall file a joint letter updating the Court on the status of those discussions and advising how they propose to proceed. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/13/2026. (bt)

2. Misc | Filed: August 12, 2026 | Entered: August 12, 2026 Phillips et al v. The National Basketball Association et al

   Civil Rights: Jobs | New York Southern

   Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

   >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 287 MOTION for Scott James Street to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33279068. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California; Affidavit must be stamped and notarized;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

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