Two pending Libertarian Party election law cases, one in California and one in Massachusetts, are proceeding slowly because attorneys for the state have asked for extensions of time to file responses.

In California, the Libertarian Party is challenging a state law that does not permit candidate petition circulators to work if they don’t live in the district. The case is in the 9th circuit. The state’s brief had been due on September 7, but the state requested an extension until September 22. The case is Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County v Bowen, 11-55316.

In Massachusetts, the Libertarian Party is challenging the state’s refusal to let the party use a stand-in presidential candidate. The state’s response had been due September 12, but the state has received an extension until October 17. The case is Libertarian Association of Massachusetts v Galvin, sj2011-0348.