This time in support of LPNH: We have an amicus from the Libertarian Parties of the states of Hawaii, Maine, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, and Tennessee, in support of LPNH. BEFORE THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY In re Revocation of Affiliate Status of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire BRIEF OF SIX STATE LIBERTARIAN PARTY AFFILIATES AS AMICI CURIAE…
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We quote the response in toto: Libertarian National Judicial Committee Petitioner: Libertarian Party of New Hampshire (LPNH) vs Respondent: Libertarian National Committee (LNC) In re: Revocation of Affiliate Status of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire Libertarian National Committee Respondent Brief Factual Background On September 11, 2022, the National Committee disaffiliated the Libertarian Party of New Mexico for cause. On…
The June Membership report is out. The sustaining membership of the LPUS increased by three. The LNC obtained an injunction ordering the LPNM to stop calling itself the Libertarian Party of New Mexico. Before the injunction goes into effect, the LNC must post a $20,000 bond. We are advised that they have not yet done so. By report the LNC…
Ken Moellman has published the following excellent analysis of how the Judicial Committee filled its vacancies. An analysis of Article 8 §1 and a recommendation for clarifying amendment 1. Background and posture The bylaws provide for a seven-member Judicial Committee elected at each regular non-presidential convention, with “any five members” constituting a quorum. The same provision directs that “the remaining…
Staffing: Hannah Kennedy has fully transitioned to Operations Director, which will result in a substantial reduction in monthly staff expenses going forward. Freedom Fest: Chair Evan McMahon and I will be attending Freedom Fest this week. Evan was offered a speaking slot on a panel and a free sponsor package including a booth. Since this was not budgeted for, Evan…
Greetings All, They come to order at 7:09PM Eastern. The Secretary takes the roll. All members are present. Rich Bowen (Audit subcommittee from last term) will not serve again. Addison Patrick reports local Republicans failed to take her off the ballot. Kat McElroy is applying to join the Audit Committee. Bryce Thon is concerned about a membership data leak. Jeremy…
We continue to receive amici on the LPNH Appeal. The latest three are from Justin O’Donnell, Nolan Schmidt, and Darryl Perry. AMICUS FROM DARRYL PERRY IN SUPPORT OF THE LNC’S DISAFFILIATION OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE AFFILIATE INTRODUCTION The author of this Amicus is a Life member of the Libertarian Party, former Chair of LPNH, and former Life Member of LPNH…
I will be posting amici in the order that they find them. This post has four of them, from Mike Seebeck, George Phillies, Jake Leonard, and Caryn Ann Harlos, in that order. Yesterday I forgot to link to Caryn Ann Harlos’s complete amicus, but it was there. Of particular interest here is LaROUCHE v. FOWLER (1998) https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dc-circuit/1115890.html Amicus of Michael…
The organization “Libertarian Party of New Hampshire”, recently disaffiliated from the national Libertarian Party by vote of the Libertarian National Committee, has used LNC Bylaws to appeal its disaffiliation. They present an actual appeal statement as well as Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D, Exhibit E, Exhibit F, and Exhibit G. Michael Seebeck, former Secretary of the Libertarian…
GOP effort to knock Addison Patrick off the ballot failed. Meeting came to order at 7:05PM Eastern. All members were present. Agenda: Encumber $32,000 for the Maryland ballot access drive. The motion is made by the Chair. Dasbach as chair of the ballot access committee spoke first. We are getting signatures at $7/signature.The petitions would get us ballot access for…