Ex Parte Application for Order Vacating Stay, Memorandum, and ...

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LOSANGELES 762139 (2K)
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I. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................1
II. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND .....................................................................2
III. GOOD CAUSE EXISTS FOR THE COURT TO VACATE THE STAY ........5
A. The Indefinite Duration Of The Stay Will Cause Undue Delay And
Further Hardship To Gay And Lesbian Service Members .......................6
B. The Ninth Circuit’s Decision In Witt Is Good Law And Should Be
Applied......................................................................................................8
C. A Stay Of This Action Pending Final Resolution Of Witt Would Not
Simplify The Legal Issues To Be Decided In This Case..........................9
IV. OPPOSING COUNSEL ....................................................................................11
V. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................11