William J. Federer v. Richard A. Gephardt, Individually Joyce A. Aboussie, Individually James A. Larrew, Individually and John Does

HANSEN, Circuit Judge.

William J. Federer sued several defendants for damages arising from an alleged civil conspiracy in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1985(3) (2000). Federer appeals the district court’s order dismissing Federer’s § 1985(3) claims for failure to state a cause of action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). On appeal, Federer argues (1) that his complaint adequately alleged a violation of the equal protection provisions of § 1985(3); and (2) that his complaint adequately alleged a violation of the support and advocacy clause of § 1985(3). We respectfully disagree, and we…