United States v. New Jersey

OPINION OF THE COURT

STAPLETON, Circuit Judge:

Christopher Szczygiel appeals the order of the District Court denying his motion to intervene in this civil action. Because we write only for the benefit of the parties, we assume familiarity with the facts of this civil action and the proceedings in the District Court. We will affirm.

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The underlying lawsuit, United States v. New Jersey, began when the United States filed a complaint against New Jersey, the Chief Examiner and Secretary of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, and twelve New Jersey cities, including Passaic. The complaint alleged…