State of Washington et al v. United States Department of State et al

Filing 103

ORDER denying Interested Party Benjamin Barber's #99 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (SWT) (Benjamin Barber terminated.) (cc: Benjamin Barber via USPS)

Case 2:18-cv-01115-RSL Document 103 Filed 09/19/18 Page 1 of 2

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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STATE OF WASHINGTON, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,
v.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
STATE, et al.,

NO. C18-1115RSL
ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO FILE
AMICUS BRIEF

Defendants.

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This matter comes before the Court on Benjamin Barber’s request for leave to file an
amicus brief on behalf of the “Nerd Party.” “District courts frequently welcome amicus briefs
from non-parties concerning legal issues that have potential ramifications beyond the parties

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directly involved or if the amicus has unique information or perspective that can help the court

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beyond the help that the lawyers for the parties are able to provide.” NGV Gaming, Ltd. v.

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Upstream Point Molate, LLC, 355 F. Supp.2d 1061, 1067 (N.D. Cal. 2005) (internal quotation

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marks and citations omitted). In the circumstances presented here, however, the Court declines
to consider Mr. Barber’s amicus brief. The motions for preliminary relief have been fully
resolved, and there is no indication that Mr. Barber has unique information or perspective that
could not have been presented by defense counsel if they thought it helpful.

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ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO
FILE AMICUS BRIEF - 1

Case 2:18-cv-01115-RSL Document 103 Filed 09/19/18 Page 2 of 2

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For all of the foregoing reasons, the request for leave to file an amicus brief (Dkt. # 99) is
DENIED.
Dated this 18th day of September, 2018.

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Robert S. Lasnik
United States District Judge

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ORDER DENYING LEAVE TO
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