In re: Suspension of LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos

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Informal: Harlos vs. LNC

Title of appeal petition as filed:

In re: Suspension of LNC Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos

Background

On August 25th, 2024, the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) voted 8-6 to create an investigatory committee to “investigate allegations of misconduct against Secretary Caryn Ann Harlos, which if true cast doubt on her fitness to continue in office, and report resolutions if allegations are well founded.”

On October 6, 2024, the investigatory committee returned a 31 page report (info) to members of the Libertarian National Committee, but not to members or the public. (Note: This report was apparently treated as confidential at the time, but has subsequently been made publicly available by various people.) Minutes of that meeting are not yet available, but according to the Phillies Petition in In re: Judicial Committee Appeal to Void LNC Decisions of October 6, 2024 (Phillies vs. LNC), "At its October 6, 2024 meeting, the Libertarian National Committee acted on motions on the specifications, charges, and further motions. Motions adopting Specification 2 of Charge 1, Charge 1 itself, the three Specifications of Charge 2, Charge 2 itself, and the two consequent motions all clearly passed."

On Nov. 9, 2024, the LNC voted to suspend (remove) Harlos. Harlos has appealed.

Hearing

  • In accordance with Judicial Committee Rule 7.1, the Judicial Committee held a hearing on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2pm EST.

Representing the Appellant

  • Chuck Moulton main presentation; Harlos is available

Representing the LNC

  • McCardle, Johnathan McGee, Jonathan Jacobs, and for IC questions: Malagon

Documents Submitted

Filings of Petitioner

TO THE VARIOUS AND CONTINUED OPINIONS OF JONATHAN M. JACOBS (info) (Dec. 2, 2024)

Filings of Appellee Libertarian National Committee

Filings of Amicus Curiae and Related Document

Filings Submitted Late

Note: Per Judicial Committee Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.1, filings submitted after the hearing (Dec. 14, 2024) and are not considered to be part of the case.

Decision/Disposition

  • TBD
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