Here is the Maryland Libertarian Party’s opening Brief in Johnston v Lamone, in the Fourth Circuit. The issue is whether it makes any sense for a party that has over 22,000 registered members, to be forced to file a petition signed by 10,000 voters to get back on the ballot. The party argues that the petition is completely redundant, because it is obvious that at least 10,000 voters want the party on the ballot; otherwise they wouldn’t be registered in the party.

This case is a case of first impression. There has never before been any party in this situation, in any state. The U.S. District Court had ruled against the party, speculating (with no evidence) that perhaps the 22,000 registrants are no longer interested in the party, but remain registered in it because of inertia.