A. Philip Randolph Institute et al v. Husted

Filing 118

ORDER granting 117 Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge George C. Smith on 5/31/2017. (agm)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

OHIO A. PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE, et al.
Plaintiffs,
v.
SECRETARY OF STATE, JON HUSTED,
Defendant.

:
:
: Case No. 2:16-cv-00303
:
: JUDGE GEORGE C. SMITH
:
: Magistrate Judge Deavers
:
:

ORDER

1.

On May 30, 2017, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Defendant’s certiorari
petition, Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, No. 16-980.

2.

The remedy proceeding before this Court, including all discovery, briefing, motions, and
other pleadings, is stayed until the United States Supreme Court issues its decision.

3.

Upon issuance of the decision, the Parties shall, if necessary, depending on the outcome
of the Supreme Court review, jointly propose a scheduling order to continue the remedy
proceeding before this Court. The calendar dates will be set to approximate the point in
time when this stay is ordered.

4.

Until issuance of the Supreme Court’s decision, the prior Orders known as the “APRI
Exception” (Doc. 89, Doc. 92, and Doc. 93) shall be applicable to every state and local
election in Ohio, without further need to move for an Order from this Court.

5.

Until issuance of the Supreme Court’s decision, the Secretary shall not implement the
Supplemental Process.

6.

Counsel for the Parties have met and conferred and the Parties agree to this Order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/ George C. Smith__________________
GEORGE C. SMITH, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT