Oral Argument Scheduled In Glen Allen’s Fourth Circuit Appeal From Dismissal Of His Complaint Against The SPLC

On November 24, 2020, the Fourth Circuit set oral argument for January 26, 2021 in Glen Allen’s appeal from the District Court’s dismissal of his complaint against Heidi Beirich, Mark Potok, and the SPLC.   Allen commented that “the Fourth Circuit waited over six months after briefing was completed to schedule oral argument, so I was becoming concerned.  But I’m happy now to get my chance to explain my case, and I and my co-counsel will be ready.”

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