Readers may recall an event in Grand Rapids in which a delegate to the national convention was alleged to have struck another delegate. The delegate alleged to have made the attack was later seen being led off in handcuffs by local peace officers. A trial was scheduled for October 8. By report, a judge was selected, the witnesses were there,…
Posts published in “litigation”
On October 1, 2026, the Libertarian National Committee filed suit against Angela McArdle and Austin Padgett. Damages of a quarter million to a million were proposed. There is an extensive list of specific issues, of which Freedom calls, a Rally, and a fundraising contract were mentioned.
The proposed terms are reportedly: New Hampshire affiliation proposal Summary Do not pick either affiliate petition on Sept 13. Let all of New Hampshire’s members convene to create a new affiliate. The LP commits to running, or allowing to be run, a fair, transparent, and open convention. LPNH will surrender all assets, including but not limited to, physical property, domain…
The Judicial Committee has put a temporary hold on new amici while their software system is upgraded. In the mean time, Dan Reale has sent us an amicus that he will be submitting. The amicus from six states as seen in an earlier post was not accepted by the Judicial Committee, because only interested parties and sustaining members may submit…
Caryn Ann Harlos has submitted another amicus to the Judicial Committee, with John Ponty as the anonymous author of an initial draft, largely dealing with the Dixon Report and its representation by the amicus of Stamper, et al. Harlos maintains that the Stamper, et al., repesentation of the Dixon report and other issues is incorrect. The Harlos amicus has considerable…
This time in support of LPNH. The amicus was rejected in accord with the bylaws. 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…
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…
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…