Case: Chang v. County of Siskiyou

2:22-cv-01378 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Filed Date: Aug. 3, 2022

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Case Summary

On August 3, 2022, four plaintiffs seeking to represent the thousands of Hmong and Asian residents of Siskiyou County, California, filed a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. They were represented by the ACLU of Northern California, the Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Asian Law Caucus, and private counsel. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes was assigned to the case.  The plaintiffs sued Siskiyou County and its sheriff under …

On August 3, 2022, four plaintiffs seeking to represent the thousands of Hmong and Asian residents of Siskiyou County, California, filed a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. They were represented by the ACLU of Northern California, the Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Asian Law Caucus, and private counsel. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes was assigned to the case. 

The plaintiffs sued Siskiyou County and its sheriff under 42 USC § 1983, alleging violations of the Fourth Amendment's search and seizure clause, Fourteenth Amendment's substantive due process and equal protections clauses, and state law. Plaintiffs argued that the county and its sheriff conspired to make Siskiyou County inhospitable to Asians. Specifically, they alleged that the sheriff disproportionately targeted Asian drivers for traffic stops, the county passed discriminatory water ordinances in Asian neighborhoods, and the county selectively imposed steep cannabis fines and unjust liens on Asian property owners. The plaintiffs sought declaratory judgment, an injunction that would prohibit the county's discriminatory policies, practices, and customs, and attorneys' fees.

On September 16, 2022, Chief District Judge Kimberly Jo Mueller ordered the reassignment of this case to herself and Magistrate Judge Allison Clair because it involved similar questions of fact and law as Lo v. County of Siskiyou, to which Judge Mueller was already assigned.

As of November 2022, this case is still ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jerry Lan (10/5/2022)

Related Cases

Lo v. County of Siskiyou, Eastern District of California (2021)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Barrero, Julia (California)

Choi, Ellen (California)

Decker, Melissa Catherine (California)

Do, John Thomas (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Donald, J. Scott (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
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2:22-at-00807

2:22-cv-01378

Class Action Complaint

Ger Chong Ze Chang v. County of Siskiyou

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

Complaint
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2:22-cv-01378

Related Case Order

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/64870069/mathis-v-county-of-siskiyou/

Last updated Nov. 2, 2025, 1:39 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Attorney Do, John Thomas H. added. (Filing fee $ 402, receipt number BCAEDC-10363547) (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

Clearinghouse
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CIVIL COVER SHEET by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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(DISREGARD; REFER TO AMENDED FILING AT ECF NO. 6 ) NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 2:21-cv-00999-KJM-AC by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Do, John Thomas) (Docket Text Modified on 8/26/2022 by C. Schultz: Disregard Language Added.) (Entered: 08/03/2022)

Aug. 3, 2022

Aug. 3, 2022

PACER
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SUMMONS ISSUED as to *County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *John Thomas H. Do* *American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California* *39 Brumm Street* *San Francisco, California 94111*. (Reader, L) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 VDRP) (Reader, L) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
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NOTICE of RELATED CASE(S) 2:21-cv-00999-KJM-AC by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 08/12/2022)

Aug. 12, 2022

Aug. 12, 2022

PACER
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PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION and PROPOSED ORDER submitted by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang for attorney Silvia Wu to appear Pro Hac Vice. (Filing fee $ 225, receipt number ACAEDC-10415532) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Young, Stanley) (Entered: 08/31/2022)

Aug. 31, 2022

Aug. 31, 2022

PACER
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ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes on 9/9/2022 GRANTING 7 Application for Pro Hac Vice. Added attorney Silvia Wu, PHV for Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, and Mai Nou Vang. The Pro Hac Vice attorney is directed to request electronic filing access through PACER. (Perdue, C.) (Entered: 09/12/2022)

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

RECAP
10

CIVIL NEW CASE DOCUMENTS ISSUED; Initial Scheduling Conference set for 2/9/2023 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order, # 2 Consent Form, # 3 VDRP) (Coll, A) (Entered: 09/16/2022)

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

PACER
9

RELATED CASE ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 9/15/2022 REASSIGNING CASE 2:22-cv-01378-DB to Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller and Magistrate Judge Allison Claire for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes no longer assigned to case. New Case Number: 2:22-cv-01378-KJM-AC. (Coll, A) (Entered: 09/16/2022)

Sept. 16, 2022

Sept. 16, 2022

Clearinghouse
11

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading to Complaint by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. Attorney Donald, J. Scott added. (Donald, J.) Modified on 10/18/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 10/17/2022)

Oct. 17, 2022

Oct. 17, 2022

PACER
12

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 10/25/2022 ORDERING defendants may have until 11/14/2022 to file a responsive pleading to plaintiff's complaint. (Zignago, K.)

Oct. 26, 2022

Oct. 26, 2022

RECAP
13

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading to Complaint by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) Modified on 11/15/2022 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 11/14/2022)

Nov. 14, 2022

Nov. 14, 2022

PACER
14

(DISREGARD; REFER TO SIGNED FILING AT ECF NO. 15 ) STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) (Docket Text Modified on 11/23/2022 by C. Schultz: Disregard Language Added.) (Entered: 11/22/2022)

Nov. 22, 2022

Nov. 22, 2022

PACER
15

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) Modified on 11/23/2022 (Kaminski, H). (Entered: 11/22/2022)

Nov. 22, 2022

Nov. 22, 2022

PACER
16

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 11/29/22 ORDERING that defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs' Complaint by 12/12/22. (Kastilahn, A)

Nov. 29, 2022

Nov. 29, 2022

RECAP
17

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Time for Defendants to Respond to Complaint by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) (Entered: 12/12/2022)

Dec. 12, 2022

Dec. 12, 2022

PACER
18

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Stay of Related Cases and for Referral to Magistrate Judge for Settlement Conference by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 12/21/2022)

Dec. 21, 2022

Dec. 21, 2022

PACER
19

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 12/28/22 STAYING all related cases until 02/28/23 unless requested to be lifted earlier.; VACATING all pretrial deadlines, conferences, and hearings; REFERRING case to Magi strate Judge Allison Claire for settlement; EXTENDING defendants' time to respond to the Chang Complaint to 14 days following the date the stay is lifted. Defendants shall instruct their employees within 10 days, to REFRAIN from enforcing or t hreatening enforcement of liens during the pendency of the stay and for 30 days thereafter. Defendants shall not issue any further liens or enforce any such existing liens, or otherwise foreclose on any properties pursuant to such liens until 30 days following the end of the stay.(Licea Chavez, V)

Dec. 28, 2022

Dec. 28, 2022

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20

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT STATEMENT by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 01/16/2023)

Jan. 16, 2023

Jan. 16, 2023

PACER
21

MINUTES for SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE proceedings held via video conference before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire held on 1/23/2023. All parties participated through counsel in a Settlement Conference. The matter is continued for further Settlement Conference proceedings to March 6, 2023, via zoom (unless otherwise stipulated). There is no agreement to extend the litigation stay now in place beyond its original terms. Supplemental settlement conference statements are optional, and shall be limited to five pages. (Anderson, J) (Entered: 01/23/2023)

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND Settlement Conference

Jan. 23, 2023

Jan. 23, 2023

22

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Jake Glendenning on behalf of all Plaintiffs. Attorney Glendenning, Jake added. (Glendenning, Jake) Modified on 2/6/2023 (Perdue, C.). (Entered: 02/02/2023)

Feb. 2, 2023

Feb. 2, 2023

PACER
23

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Stay of Related Cases by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Do, John Thomas) Modified on 3/2/2023 (Perdue, C.). (Entered: 02/28/2023)

Feb. 28, 2023

Feb. 28, 2023

PACER
24

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 03/02/23 EXTENDING the Stay to 03/14/23 and any deadlines provided therein are correspondingly extended. (Licea Chavez, V)

March 2, 2023

March 2, 2023

RECAP
25

MINUTES for SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE proceedings held via video conference before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire held on 3/6/2023. All parties participated through counsel in a Settlement Conference. The matter is continued for further Settlement Conference on March 27, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., via zoom. By stipulation of the parties orally at the conference, the litigation stay now in place is extended through March 27, 2023, and the stay of lien enforcement is extended for 60 days thereafter. The litigation stay shall not preclude plaintiffs from seeking relief for violations of the preliminary injunction or enforcement stay. (Anderson, J) (Entered: 03/06/2023)

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND Settlement Conference

March 6, 2023

March 6, 2023

26

MINUTES for SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE proceedings held via video conference before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire held on 3/27/2023. All parties participated through counsel in a Settlement Conference. All Stays to remain in place. The Court set a further Settlement Conference for 5/11/2023 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 26 (AC) before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire. (Text Only Entry) (Anderson, J) (Entered: 03/27/2023)

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings AND Settlement Conference

March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

27

MINUTES for SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE proceedings held via video conference before Magistrate Judge Allison Claire held on 5/11/2023. After discussions with the Court, case did not settle. By stipulation the litigation stay to remain in place for 2 weeks to permit private settlement conference negotiations. Any future stipulation to extend the litigation stay to be submitted for approval by the assigned district judge. Plaintiffs Counsel Glenn Katon, Stanley Younh, and Megan Vees present. Defendants Counsel Scott Donald present. (Anderson, J) (Entered: 05/12/2023)

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

Settlement Conference

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

28

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Stay by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Do, John Thomas) (Entered: 05/25/2023)

May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023

PACER
29

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 06/01/23 EXTENDING the Stay to 03/14/23 and any deadlines provided therein are correspondingly extended.The provisions of paragraph 5 of the Court's 19 Order (relating to lien enforcement) are amended to substitute "60 days" in place of "30 days," as previously occurred with the Court's 24 Order. (Licea Chavez, V) (Main Document 29 replaced on 6/1/2023) (Licea Chavez, V).

June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

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30

DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE., attorney Melissa Catherine Decker terminated (Young, Stanley) (Entered: 06/02/2023)

June 2, 2023

June 2, 2023

PACER
31

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Stay by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Young, Emi) (Entered: 06/20/2023)

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

PACER
32

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 06/21/23 the Stay to 07/24/23 and any deadlines provided therein are correspondingly extended. The provisions of paragraph 5 of the Court's 19 Order (relating to lien enforcement) are amended to substitute "60 days" in place of "30 days," as previously occurred with the Court's 24 Order(Licea Chavez, V)

June 21, 2023

June 21, 2023

RECAP
33

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Megan Vees on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Vees, Megan added. (Vees, Megan) (Entered: 06/23/2023)

June 23, 2023

June 23, 2023

PACER
34

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Stay by Plaintiffs. (Katon, Glenn) Modified on 7/20/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 07/20/2023)

July 20, 2023

July 20, 2023

PACER
35

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 07/24/23 EXTENDING STAY to 09/04/23 with any deadlines provided therein are correspondingly extended. The provisions of paragraph 5 of the 19 Court's 12/28/22 Order (relating to lien enforcement) are AMENDED to substitute "60 days" in place of "30 days," as previously occurred with the Court's 24 03/02/23, 29 06/01/23 and 32 06/21/23 Orders; other than the change of "30 days" to "60 days" relating to lien enforcement, all other provisions of the Court's 19 12/28/22 Order shall continue to be in effect, and any deadlines shall be set based on the new date of termination of the stay. (Benson, A.)

July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023

RECAP
36

NOTICE of withdrawal of Attorney Brandon L. Greene by All Plaintiffs. (Greene, Brandon) Modified on 9/8/2023 (Reader, L). (Entered: 09/01/2023)

Sept. 1, 2023

Sept. 1, 2023

PACER
37

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Stay by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Young, Emi) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

Sept. 5, 2023

Sept. 5, 2023

PACER
38

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 9/6/2023 EXTENDING THE STAY. The stay under the Court's 12/28/2022 Order 19 is EXTENDED to 10/30/2023. Any deadlines provided therein are correspondingly EXTENDED. O ther than the change of "30 days" to "60 days" relating to lien enforcement, all other provisions of the Court's 12/28/2022 Order 19 shall continue to be in effect, and any deadlines shall be set based on the new date of termination of the stay. (Mena-Sanchez, L)

Sept. 6, 2023

Sept. 6, 2023

RECAP
39

NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL of ATTORNEY Jake Glendenning by All Plaintiffs. (Glendenning, Jake) Modified on 9/8/2023 (Reader, L). (Entered: 09/08/2023)

Sept. 8, 2023

Sept. 8, 2023

PACER
40

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Alison Clarke Wall on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Wall, Alison Clarke added. (Wall, Alison) (Entered: 11/09/2023)

Nov. 9, 2023

Nov. 9, 2023

PACER
41

JOINT RULE 16(F) REPORT and CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Vees, Megan) Modified on 11/14/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

PACER
42

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER to Reinstate Stay for Settlement Purposes by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Young, Stanley) Modified on 11/14/2023 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 11/13/2023)

Nov. 13, 2023

Nov. 13, 2023

PACER
43

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 11/15/23 STAYING this case until 12/31/23 and EXTENDING Defendants' time to respond to the Complaint to fourteen 14 days after the stay is lifted. Defendants shall, wit hin 10 days of the issuance of this order, ensure that all their employees and attorneys have been instructed to refrain, during the pendency of the stay and for 90 days thereafter, from enforcing or threatening enforcement of liens under County Code sections 10-14.100 or 1-5.09 or under any other County Code section where the purpose is to collect fines or penalties for County Code violations.(Licea Chavez, V)

Nov. 15, 2023

Nov. 15, 2023

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44

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Extension of Responsive Pleading Deadline and Setting Briefing Schedule by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Young, Emi) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 16, 2024

Jan. 16, 2024

PACER
45

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 1/22/2024 EXTENDING 44 to 1/30/2024, that defendants' time to respond to the Complaint. If Defendants file a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b), Plaintiffs' time torespond to the motion is EXTENDED from 14 to 28 days. If a motion to dismiss is filed, Defendants' time to file a reply to Plaintiffs' response is EXTENDED from 10 to 20 days. (Reader, L)

Jan. 23, 2024

Jan. 23, 2024

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46

MOTION to DISMISS by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. Motion Hearing set for 4/19/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice)(Donald, J.) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

PACER
47

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants by Ying Susanna Va, Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Mai Nou Vang.(Young, Stanley) (Entered: 02/20/2024)

Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

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STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER for Briefing Schedule for Anticipated Motion to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Vees, Megan) (Entered: 02/27/2024)

Feb. 27, 2024

Feb. 27, 2024

PACER
49

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 2/28/2024: The court is in receipt of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint, ECF No. 47 . Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1) provides that "[a] party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course... 21 days after serving it, or... 21 days after service of a motion under Rule 12(b), (e), or (f)..." Accordingly, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. 46, is hereby DENIED as MOOT and the 4/19/2024 hearing is VACATED. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 02/28/2024)

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

50

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 2/29/24 ORDERING that if Defendants file a motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b), Plaintiffs' time to respond to the motion is EXTENDED from 14 to 21 days. If a motion to dismiss the First Amended Complaint is filed, Defendants' time to file a reply to Plaintiffs' response is EXTENDED from 10 to 17 days. (Kastilahn, A)

Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

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NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Richard Stone Linkert on behalf of County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. Attorney Linkert, Richard Stone added. (Linkert, Richard) (Entered: 02/29/2024)

Feb. 29, 2024

Feb. 29, 2024

PACER
52

MOTION to DISMISS by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. Motion Hearing set for 5/17/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 (KJM) before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Points and Authorities, # 2 Request for Judicial Notice)(Donald, J.) Modified on 3/6/2024 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 03/05/2024)

1 Points and Authorities

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2 Request for Judicial Notice

View on RECAP

March 5, 2024

March 5, 2024

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53

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Michael Plimack on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Plimack, Michael added. (Plimack, Michael) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

PACER
54

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Julia Barrero on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Barrero, Julia added. (Barrero, Julia) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Samantha Jean Flattery on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Flattery, Samantha Jean added. (Flattery, Samantha) (Entered: 03/21/2024)

March 21, 2024

March 21, 2024

PACER
56

OPPOSITION by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang to 52 Motion to Dismiss. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Emi Young, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Declaration of Peter Thao, # 6 Exhibit A, # 7 Declaration Stephen Griset, # 8 Declaration of of Vince Wavue Lee, # 9 Exhibit A, # 10 Exhibit B)(Wall, Alison) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
57

REQUEST for JUDICIAL NOTICE by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang in re 56 Opposition to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alison Wall, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7)(Wall, Alison) (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to STRIKE re 52 Motion to Dismiss, by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al.. Motion Hearing set for 5/17/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Attachment A)(Wall, Alison) Modified on 3/27/2024 (Kastilahn, A). (Entered: 03/26/2024)

March 26, 2024

March 26, 2024

PACER
59

OPPOSITION by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue to 58 Motion to Strike,. (Donald, J.) (Entered: 04/09/2024)

April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

PACER
60

REPLY to 56 Opposition to Motion by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) Modified on 4/16/2024 (Clemente Licea, O). (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

PACER
61

REPLY by Ger Chong Ze Chang et al in support of 58 Motion to Strike,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Verner-Crist and Exhibits A-D)(Vees, Megan) Modified on 4/22/2024 (Nair, C). (Entered: 04/19/2024)

April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

PACER
62

REQUEST for ORAL ARGUMENT on Motion to Dismiss by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., . (Young, Emi) Modified on 5/2/2024 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 04/26/2024)

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

PACER
63

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER re Discovery of Electronically Stored Information by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Young, Stanley) Modified on 5/2/2024 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 05/02/2024)

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

PACER
64

AMENDED JOINT STATUS REPORT by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Young, Stanley) Modified on 5/2/2024 (Benson, A.). (Entered: 05/02/2024)

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

PACER
65

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Ellen Choi on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. Attorney Choi, Ellen added. (Choi, Ellen) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

PACER
66

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/13/2024: The Request for Oral Argument, ECF No. 62, is GRANTED. The parties shall appear at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller for the Motion Hearing set for 5/17/2024 as to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. 52, and Plaintiffs' Motion to Strike, ECF No. 58 . (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 05/13/2024)

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

Minute Order AND Order on Request

May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

67

STIPULATION and ORDER Regarding Discovery of Electronically Stored Information signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/16/24. (Kastilahn, A)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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MINUTES for MOTION HEARING held before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 5/17/2024. Attorneys, Megan Vees, Alison Wall, John Thomas Do, Glenn Katon, Stanley Young, present for Plaintiffs. Attorneys, Richard Linkert, J. Donald, Elise Rice, Madison Simmons, present for Defendants. Also present, Plaintiffs, Russell Mathis and Ying Susanna Va, (Plaintiff Ying Susanna Va using Hmong Language Interpreter provided by Plaintiffs' Counsel). After hearing oral argument as to the Motions pending at ECF Nos. 52 and 58, the court SUBMITTED the matters. A written Order to issue. The court and counsel discussed case scheduling. After careful consideration of the parties' comments and confirming that initial disclosures as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a) have been completed, the court set a tentative pre-trial schedule as stated on the record. The court directed the parties to meet and confer and provide a supplemental joint status report regarding case scheduling within fourteen (14) days. The parties shall notify the court whether they request bifurcation of discovery and whether they request a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference. Court Reporter: ECRO: Jenny Wood. (Text Only) (Alvarez, R.) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang for proceedings held on 5/17/2024 before Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Court Reporter ECRO Sacramento. (Choi, Ellen) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

PACER
70

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 5/20/2024 re: Discovery of Electronically Stored Information. (Woodson, A)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

RECAP
71

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue for proceedings held on 5/17/2024 before Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. Court Reporter ECRO Sacramento. (Rice, Elise) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

PACER
72

TRANSCRIPT of PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO STRIKE AND DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS Proceedings held on 5/17/2024, before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, filed by ECRO, Phone number 916-930-4072 E-mail Sacramento_ECRO@caed.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction must be filed within 5 court days. Redaction Request due 6/14/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/22/2024. (Argento, E.) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

PACER
73

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Wall, Alison) Modified on 6/4/2024 (Clemente Licea, O). (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
74

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF filed by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) Modified on 6/4/2024 (Clemente Licea, O). (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
75

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Vees, Megan) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

PACER
76

NOTICE of UNAVAILABILITY of COUNSEL by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue. (Donald, J.) Modified on 6/4/2024 (Clemente Licea, O). (Entered: 06/03/2024)

June 3, 2024

June 3, 2024

PACER
77

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Co-Counsel for Plaintiffs by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang. (Katon, Glenn) (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
78

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 6/11/2024: The court has considered the parties' Supplemental Joint Status Report, ECF No. 75, and hereby SETS an Initial Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference for 7/11/2024 at 2:30 PM before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. The July hearing will proceed by video conferencing through the Zoom application. The Courtroom Deputy will provide counsel with the hearing access information no less than 24 hours before the hearing. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 06/11/2024)

June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings

June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

79

NOTICE of SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE by Ger Chong Ze Chang et al re 52 Motion to Dismiss. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration 2nd Verner-Crist, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G) (Do, John Thomas) Modified on 7/12/2024 (Nair, C). (Entered: 07/11/2024)

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

PACER
80

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 7/11/2024: In light of the parties' representation in the Supplemental Joint Rule 26(f) Report and Case Management Statement, ECF No. 75, that a Rule 16 Conference is not necessary at this time unless the court needs additional argument, the Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference set for 7/11/2024 VACATED. A Scheduling Order will issue. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Terminate Deadlines and Hearings

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

81

NOTICE of APPEARANCE by Carl Takei on behalf of Ger Chong Ze Chang et al. Attorney Takei, Carl added. (Takei, Carl) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

PACER
82

MOTION to AMEND re 47 Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing SET for 9/13/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Complaint) (Wall, Alison) Modified on 8/9/2024 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Aug. 8, 2024

Aug. 8, 2024

PACER
83

MOTION for PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing SET for 9/13/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Steve Griset, # 3 Declaration of Gregory House, # 4 Declaration of Vang Khang, # 5 Declaration of Marjorie King, # 6 Declaration of Bao Lee, # 7 Declaration of Koua Lee, # 8 Declaration of Meng Lee, # 9 Declaration of Russell Mathis, # 10 Declaration of Vue Moua, # 11 Declaration of Andrew Reynolds, # 12 Declaration of Va Xiong Thao, # 13 Declaration of Dylan Verner-Crist, # 14 Declaration of Neng Vue, # 15 Declaration of Ntsaiab Kz Xiong, # 16 Declaration of Fitz Ya, # 17 Declaration of Bill Yang, # 18 Declaration of Yiping Yang, # 19 Request for Judicial Notice, # 20 Exhibit A, # 21 Exhibit B, # 22 Exhibit C, # 23 Exhibit D, # 24 Exhibit E, # 25 Proposed Order) (Wall, Alison) Modified on 8/9/2024 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Aug. 8, 2024

Aug. 8, 2024

PACER
84

MOTION to CERTIFY CLASS by Plaintiffs. Motion Hearing SET for 9/13/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Carl Takei, # 2 Declaration of Stanley Young, # 3 Declaration of Grayce Zelphin) (Wall, Alison) Modified on 8/9/2024 (Mena-Sanchez, L). (Entered: 08/08/2024)

Aug. 8, 2024

Aug. 8, 2024

PACER
85

ORDER signed by Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 8/20/2024 DENYING 52 Motion to Dismiss and DENYING 58 Motion to Strike as moot. (Mendez Licea, O)

Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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86

OPPOSITION by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue to 84 Motion to Certify Class,. (Linkert, Richard) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

Aug. 22, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

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87

OPPOSITION by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue to 82 Motion to Amend the Complaint/Petition,. (Linkert, Richard) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

Aug. 22, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

PACER
88

OPPOSITION by County of Siskiyou, Jeremiah LaRue to 83 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of William Carroll, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Declaration of Richard Dean, # 16 Exhibit 1, # 17 Exhibit 2) (Linkert, Richard) (Entered: 08/22/2024)

Aug. 22, 2024

Aug. 22, 2024

PACER
89

REPLY in support of 82 Motion to Amend the Complaint/Petition by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Wall, Alison) Modified on 9/4/2024 (Licea Chavez, V). (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

PACER
90

REPLY in support of 83 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Ger Chong Ze Chang, et al., (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dylan Verner-Crist and Exhibits A-C) (Wall, Alison) Modified on 9/4/2024 (Licea Chavez, V). (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

PACER
91

REPLY in Support of 84 Motion to Certify Class by Ger Chong Ze Chang, Russell Mathis, Ying Susanna Va, Mai Nou Vang . (Wall, Alison) Modified on 9/4/2024 (Licea Chavez, V). (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

PACER
92

MINUTE ORDER issued by Courtroom Deputy C. Schultz for Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller on 9/12/2024: On the court's own motion, the hearing as to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint, ECF No. 82, Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 83, and Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification, ECF No. 84, set for 9/13/2024 10:00 AM is ADVANCED on the same date for 9:30 AM in Courtroom 3 before Chief District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller. (Text Only Entry) (Schultz, C) (Entered: 09/12/2024)

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Policing

Public Benefits/Government Services

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 3, 2022

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four plaintiffs seeking to represent the thousands of Hmong and other Asian residents of Siskiyou County, California, filed a putative class action lawsuit against the county, alleging discrimination against Asians.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC

ACLU of Northern California

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Siskiyou County, County

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State Anti-Discrimination Law

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of California 2:22-cv-01378

Eastern District of California 2:22-at-00807

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Failure to discipline

Failure to supervise

Failure to train

Racial profiling

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Disparate Treatment

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Asian/Pacific Islander