[LPIL - Board of Directors] Fwd: Kennedy, et al v. Illinois State Board of Elections 24cv7027

Sat Aug 24 00:02:18 EDT 2024

I guess what I'm trying to figure out here is how is this going to 
impact 2024. We're already in the midst of a write-in campaign for Chase 
Oliver. If this case has any standing on anything, it would be 2026.

I did read something in the initial motion challenging the law that 
changed our petitioning period from 90-91 days, but I don't speak 
legalese worth a crap, so I couldn't find anything else of relevance.

I guess any litigation to improve our changes in 2026 is always a help, 
since I think it's too late for 2024.

*Jake Leonard*
*Interim Chairman and Executive Director | ChrisMont Libertarian Central 
Committee* (/Christian County, Montgomery County/)
/*Congress*: 15/ | /*Montgomery County*: Illinois Senate 54/55, Illinois 
House 107/108/110/ | /*Christian County*: Illinois Senate 48/54, 
Illinois House 95/96/107/108/

*Political Director and State Central Committeeperson - 15th 
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On 8/23/2024 6:46 PM, Bob Blair Smith II via Lpil-bod wrote:
> For what it’s worth (and it answered one of my questions on our Board 
> call this week) I am also glad we are plaintiffs .  Seeking to expand 
> ballot access and asking for injunctive relief to support all 3rd 
> party / independent candidates benefits the core political activity 
> that we are doing in Illinois.
>
> I am glad to see the responses from our supporting counsel with the 
> succinct explanations on why the defendents’ claims are irrelevant.
>
> Would we like to drive more awareness about this litigation across our 
> state communications channels if our broader Board and Communications 
> /Social Media Division is supportive?
>
>
> Live Free,
>
>
> Bob Blair-Smith II
> SCC 6th District
> Libertarian Party of Illinois
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Aug 23, 2024, at 7:15 PM, Kelly Liebmann-LPIL IT Operations 
>> Director via Lpil-bod <lpil-bod at lists.lpillinois.org> wrote:
>>
>>  Although I’m not a member of the SCC, this was forwarded to the BOD.
>> I support the LPIL being Plaintiff in this suit.
>>
>> Hopefully RFK Jr continues his pursuit of our fundamental rights via 
>> this lawsuit despite ending his campaign.
>>
>>
>> *Kelly Liebmann*
>>
>> Greenwood Township Trustee
>> Selective Services Region 1 Board Member
>> Deputy Voter Registrar
>> Treasurer, McHenry County Libertarians
>> LPIL IT Operations Director
>>
>>
>> /"It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its 
>> government." -Thomas Paine/
>>
>>> On Aug 23, 2024, at 4:48 PM, Ken Mattes via Lpil-bod 
>>> <lpil-bod at lists.lpillinois.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> -------- Original Message --------
>>> Subject: Fw: Kennedy, et al v. Illinois State Board of Elections 
>>> 24cv7027
>>> Date: 2024-08-23 16:13
>>> From: William Redpath <wredpath2 at yahoo.com>
>>> To: Ken Mattes <secretary at lpillinois.org>, Ken Mattes 
>>> <kmattes2000 at gmail.com>
>>>
>>> Ken:
>>>
>>> Greetings from Miami, where I currently am for the LNC meeting this
>>> weekend.
>>>
>>> I am forwarding this email to you and am asking you to forward this to
>>> the LPIL State Central Committee.
>>>
>>> I think I let the SCC know that there was potential litigation involving
>>> the LPIL as a plaintiff regarding the ballot access laws of Illinois. I
>>> was asked if the LPIL and I would be willing to be plaintiffs in this
>>> litigation. I said yes, but that I wanted to review the Complaint before
>>> I gave my approval, and I wanted the LPIL State Central Committee to be
>>> able to vote on the LPIL's involvement in this litigation. But, I
>>> anticipated there would be no problem with their the LPIL or me being a
>>> plaintiff.
>>>
>>> I never received any drafts to review, and I just received this email
>>> yesterday and learned that this litigation was filed on August 9, 2024.
>>> I have not had an opportunity to read the five attachments yet but will
>>> do so ASAP. I doubt that I will have a problem with being named a
>>> plaintiff in this litigation.
>>>
>>> I do not know if RFK, Jr.'s suspension of his presidential campaign will
>>> have an effect on this litigation.
>>>
>>> If anyone on the LPIL SCC has a problem with the LPIL being a plaintiff
>>> in this matter, please call me at 703-864-2132 (cell).
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>>>
>>> Bill Redpath
>>> Chair, Libertarian Party of Illinois
>>>
>>> ----- Forwarded Message -----
>>> From: Christopher Kruger <chris at kruger-law.com>
>>> To: wredpath2 at yahoo.com <wredpath2 at yahoo.com>; Angel Oakley
>>> <info at angeloakley.com>
>>> Cc: Paul Rossi <paul-rossi at comcast.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 03:48:51 PM EDT
>>> Subject: Kennedy, et al v. Illinois State Board of Elections 24cv7027
>>>
>>> Bill, and Angel:
>>>
>>> Please see attached the Complaint, Memo in Support of Preliminary
>>> Injunction, Illinois State Board of Election Opposition to Preliminary
>>> Injunction, and Plaintiff our) Opposition to Objectors Motion to
>>> Intervene.
>>>
>>> Respectfully,
>>>
>>> Christopher Kruger
>>>
>>> The Law Offices of Christopher Kruger
>>> 2022 Dodge Avenue
>>> Evanston, IL 60201-3434
>>> Phone: 847 420 1763
>>> Fax: 847 733 0135
>>> Email: _chris at kruger-law.com_
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Ken Mattes
>>> Secretary, Libertarian Party of Illinois
>>> secretary at lpillinois.org
>>> 815 342 5177
>> <Complaint Stamped.pdf>
>> <Memo-Prelim_Injunction-24-cv-7027.pdf STAMPED.pdf>
>> <2024_08_21-P_Opposition to Intervention.pdf>
>> <Defendants Opposition to Preliminary Injunction.pdf>
>> <Defendants Opposition to Preliminary Injunction.pdf>
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