In This Together NEPA, et al. v. Crocamo

  • Filed: 10/01/2024
  • Status: Victory!
  • Court: Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas
  • Latest Update: Oct 01, 2024
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Summary

The ACLU of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Luzerne County voters and an advocacy organization, In This Together NEPA, over the county’s removal of mail ballot drop boxes just weeks ahead of the 2024 general election.

The ACLU of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Luzerne County voters and an advocacy organization, In This Together NEPA, over the county’s removal of mail ballot drop boxes just weeks ahead of the 2024 general election.

The decision to remove the drop boxes was made by the county manager, who has no authority to take such an action. Under state law, the county board of elections has the power to regulate elections in the county. The county manager does not hold a seat on the board of elections.

Since 2020, the Luzerne County Board of Elections has authorized the use of drop boxes for mail ballots in every election, including as recently as the 2024 primary election.

The lawsuit asks the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas to issue an injunction and restore the drop boxes as soon as possible.

On October 4, 2024, the Luzerne County manager agreed to restore the mail ballot drop boxes and the motion for preliminary injunction was withdrawn.

Attorney(s):
Witold J. Walczak and Marian K. Schneider of the ACLU of Pennsylvania
Pro Bono Firm:
Sarah L. Borland and Joseph C. Borland of Borland and Borland LLP

Documents

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