Prynne v. Northam et al, No. 1:2019cv00329 - Document 30 (E.D. Va. 2019)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Claude M. Hilton on 8/16/2019. (rban, )

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Prynne v. Northam et al Doc. 30 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Alexandria Division HESTER PRYNNE Plaintiff, Civil Action No. l:19-cv-329 V. RALPH NORTHAM, ET AL., Defendants MEMORANDUM OPINION THIS MATTER comes before the Court on Defendant' Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 19) Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Plaintiff brought this suit alleging that the Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry (VSOR) violates the Ex Post Facto Clause of both the United States and Virginia Constitution and her right to Due Process under the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Plaintiff sued Colonel Gary Settle, Superintendent of the Virginia Department of State Police, in his official capacity. ^ Plaintiff originally sued both Governor Ralph Northam and Colonel Gary Settle but has since stipulated to the dismissal of Governor Northam as an improper party. As such, the Court will resolve the instant motion as if it were filed solely by Colonel Settle. Dockets.Justia.com

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