On February 22, U.S. District Court Judge Karen Schreier expedited the ballot access lawsuit that had been filed by the Libertarian and Constitution Parties on June 15, 2015. The state’s brief is due March 3; the reply brief is due March 8; and the hearing is March 17, Thursday, at 9 a.m. The issue is the constitutionality of the March 29 petition deadline for new parties.