So, read on, and then join the mailing list lpny_legal to discuss what "rights" a political Party has in New York, what Sam's cases mean for the established Parties--including the Libertarian Party when it gains that status, and your thoughts on the LP's best legal strategies for maintaining its self-governance as it grows and gains NYS Party status.
or just the links:
Republican Party Case
Independence Party Case
Brief filed in the Appellate Division - Second Department against the Republican Party
Brief filed in the Appellate Division - Second Department against the Independence Party.
proceedings to validate petitions
Petition to Validate Republican Party Designating Petitions
Petition to Validate Independence Party Designating Petitions
Order to Show Cause (unsigned) to Validate Republican Party Designating Petitions
Order to Show Cause (signed) to Validate Republican Party Designating Petitions (note that the judge who signed the order made modifications)
Order to Show Cause (unsigned) to Validate Independence Party Designating Petitions
Order to Show Cause (signed) to Validate Independence Party Designating Petitions (note that the judge who signed the order made modifications)
Petition for Rehearing from Dismissal of Petition to Validate Republican Party Designating Petitions
Petition for Rehearing from Dismissal of Petition to Validate Independence Party Designating Petitions
Order to Show Cause (signed ) in Petition for Rehearing from Dismissal of Petition to Validate Republican Party Designating Petitions
Order to Show Cause (signed ) in Petition for Rehearing from Dismissal of Petition to Validate Independence Party Designating Petitions
United States District Court Case against Diane Rudiano and King's County Republican Party
United States District Court Case against Robert Conroy and King's County Independence Party
Case Citations Needed Please
Affidavit of Sam Sloan in Opposition to Objections filed by Republican Party
Affirmation of Aaron Maslow in Opposition to Sam Sloan for Congress