de la Fuente Diaz, et al v. Gonzalez Colon, et al
Plaintiff: MARU ROSA HERNANDEZ, ANDRE RODIL, DENI JUSTE, INARU NADIA DE LA FUENTE DIAZ, YEIVY VELEZ BARTOLOMEI and GE CASTRO CRUZ
Defendant: JENNIFFER A. GONZALEZ COLON, in the official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, WANDA LLOVET DIAZ, in the official capacity as the Director of the Division of Demographic Registry and Vital Statistics of the Commonwealth and DR. VICTOR RAMOS OTERO, in the official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth
Amicus Curiae: ARIZONA LEGISLATURE, STATE OF ARKANSAS, STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF GEORGIA, STATE OF IDAHO, STATE OF INDIANA, STATE OF IOWA, STATE OF KANSAS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, STATE OF MONTANA, STATE OF NEBRASKA, STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, STATE OF OHIO, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, STATE OF TENNESSEE, STATE OF TEXAS, STATE OF UTAH, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, STATE OF WYOMING, SENATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, LA FEDERACION LGBTQ+ DE PUERTO RICO, TRUE SELF FOUNDATION, INC., WAVES AHEAD CORP, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF PUERTO RICO, 603 EQUALITY, ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY EDUCATION FUND, FAMILY DIVERSITY PROJECTS INC, MAINE TRANSGENDER NETWORK, INC., MASSACHUSETTS TRANSGENDER POLITICAL COALITION and AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, Puerto Rico Section, Inc.
Case Number: 25-1638
Filed: July 13, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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December 31, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered: Upon consideration, the motions to withdraw Attorney Jon Warren Davidson as counsel for Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico is granted. Attorney Davidson is withdrawn as counsel of record, and Amici Curiae will continue to be represented by the remaining counsel of record. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 12/31/2025 12:04 PM]
December 22, 2025 MOTION for Attorney JON WARREN DAVIDSON to withdraw as counsel filed by Amicus Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico. Served on 12/22/2025. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Party selection was incomplete. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. (FLA) [Entered: 12/22/2025 06:10 PM]
December 18, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of reply brief [ # 6771869-2 ] submitted by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz, and Victor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (DK) [Entered: 12/29/2025 08:44 AM]
December 11, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6769318-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico. [25-1638] (DK) [Entered: 12/24/2025 04:01 PM]
December 11, 2025 REPLY BRIEF filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. Served on 12/09/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/18/2025 . [25-1638] (NP) [Entered: 12/11/2025 11:52 AM]
December 9, 2025 BRIEF tendered by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 12/09/2025 03:30 PM]
December 4, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amici curiae brief [ # 6769281-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae 603 Equality, Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund, Family Diversity Projects Inc, Maine Transgender Network, Inc. and Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. [25-1638] (SRS) [Entered: 12/12/2025 12:38 PM]
December 4, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus curiae brief [ # 6769284-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Amnesty International Puerto Rico Section, Inc. [25-1638] (SRS) [Entered: 12/12/2025 10:33 AM]
December 4, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered by Gustavo A. Gelp , Jr., Appellate Judge: Upon consideration, Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az, and Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero's motion for leave to file an oversized reply brief and for extension of time tofile reply brief is granted . Appellants may file a reply brief containing no more than 11,040 words. The time for Appellants to file their reply brief is enlarged to and including December 10, 2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 12/04/2025 03:42 PM]
December 2, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico in support of Plaintiffs-Appellees. Served on 11/18/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/09/2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 12/02/2025 12:17 PM]
December 2, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Amnesty International Puerto Rico Section, Inc. in support of Appellees. Served on 11/14/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/09/2025 . [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (ALW) [Entered: 12/02/2025 11:23 AM]
December 2, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae 603 Equality, Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund, Family Diversity Projects Inc, Maine Transgender Network, Inc., and Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees and Affirmance. Certificate of service was not dated. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/09/2025 . [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (ALW) [Entered: 12/02/2025 11:11 AM]
November 28, 2025 MOTION to extend time to file reply brief for leave to file oversized reply brief filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero. Served on 11/28/2025. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 11/28/2025 11:30 AM]
November 26, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6767770-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae La Federaci n LGBTQ+ de Puerto Rico, True Self Foundation, Inc., and Waves Ahead Corp. [25-1638] (DK) [Entered: 11/28/2025 03:38 PM]
November 24, 2025 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movant Amnesty International, Puerto Rico Section, Inc.. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:32 PM]
November 24, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae La Federaci n LGBTQ+ de Puerto Rico, True Self Foundation, Inc., and Waves Ahead Corp in support of Plaintiffs-Appellees and Affirmance. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 12/01/2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/24/2025 02:29 PM]
November 24, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Amnesty International Puerto Rico Section, Inc. filed by Attorney Jessica E. Mendez-Colberg. Served on 11/24/2025. [25-1638] (JEM) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:37 PM]
November 24, 2025 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movants 603 Equality, Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund, Family Diversity Projects Inc, Maine Transgender Network, Inc., and Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. Certificate of service was not dated. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (ALW) [Entered: 11/24/2025 07:53 PM]
November 24, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) ACLU Foundation and ACLU-Puerto Rico Chapter filed by Attorney Barbara Schwabauer. Served on 11/24/2025. [25-1638] (BS) [Entered: 11/24/2025 03:46 PM]
November 19, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union - Puerto Rico Chapter filed by Attorney Fermin L. Arraiza Navas. Served on 11/19/2025. [25-1638] (FLA) [Entered: 11/19/2025 02:37 PM]
November 19, 2025 NOTICE of appearance filed by Attorney Whit Washington for Appellees naru Nadia de la Fuente D az, G Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil, and Yeivy V lez Bartolom. Served on 11/18/2025. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/19/2025 01:02 AM]
November 19, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered: Upon consideration, Attorney Whit Washington's motion for leave to enter an appearance on behalf of Appellees naru Nadia de la Fuente D az, G Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil and Yeivy V lez Bartolomei is granted. Attorney Washington's notice of appearance is accepted for filing as of this date. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/19/2025 12:57 AM]
November 18, 2025 MOTION requesting leave for Attorney Whit Washington to enter an appearance filed by Appellees Inaru Nadia de la Fuente Diaz, Ge Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hernandez, Deni Juste, Andre Rodil and Yeivy Velez Bartolomei. Served on 11/18/2025. [25-1638] (WEW) [Entered: 11/18/2025 12:37 PM]
November 18, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of appellees' brief [ # 6764408-2 ] submitted by Appellees G Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil, Yeivy V lez Bartolomei, and naru Nadia de la Fuente D az. [25-1638] (DK) [Entered: 11/25/2025 01:51 PM]
November 18, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico. [25-1638] (BS) [Entered: 11/18/2025 02:51 PM]
November 18, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered: On November 14, 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Puerto Rico filed a brief as amici curiae. The brief is noncompliant because the caption on the front cover of the brief does not match the caption used by the court. See Fed. R. App. P. 29(a)(4) and 32(a)(2)(C). A corrected amici brief must be filed no later than November 25, 2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/18/2025 01:20 PM]
November 18, 2025 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Movants American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Puerto Rico. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 11/18/2025 12:04 PM]
November 14, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Puerto Rico. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Party selection was incomplete and electronic access to brief was restricted by clerk's office. (FLA) [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:06 PM]
November 14, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Waves Ahead, The True Self Foundation, La Federacion LGBTQ+ de Puerto Rico filed by Attorney Kara N. Ingelhart. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (KI) [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:02 PM]
November 14, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Waves Ahead, La Federacion LGBTQ+ de Puerto Rico, True Self Foundation. [25-1638] (KI) [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:04 PM]
November 14, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Amnesty International Puerto Rico Section, Inc.. [25-1638] (JEM) [Entered: 11/14/2025 09:03 AM]
November 14, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed by Attorney Fermin L. Arraiza Navas. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (FLA) [Entered: 11/14/2025 03:12 PM]
November 14, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed by Attorney Barbara Schwabauer. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (BS) [Entered: 11/14/2025 05:43 PM]
November 14, 2025 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Waves Ahead, True Self Foundation, La Federacion LGBTQ+ de Puerto Rico. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (KI) [Entered: 11/14/2025 06:55 PM]
November 14, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund, Family Diversity Projects, MaineTransNet, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, & 603 Equality. [25-1638] (SG) [Entered: 11/14/2025 11:05 AM]
November 14, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Amnesty International Puerto Rico Section, Inc. filed by Attorney Jessica E. M ndez-Colberg. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: The document is incomplete. THE FILER IS DIRECTED TO RE-FILE THE DOCUMENT WITHIN TWO DAYS, 11/26/2025. (JEM) [Entered: 11/14/2025 08:59 AM]
November 14, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund, Family Diversity Projects, MaineTransNet, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, & 603 Equality filed by Attorney Seran Gee. Served on 11/14/2025. [25-1638] (SG) [Entered: 11/14/2025 08:09 AM]
November 12, 2025 APPELLEES' BRIEF filed by Appellees G Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil, Yeivy V lez Bartolomei and naru Nadia de la Fuente D az. Served on 11/07/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/19/2025 . Reply brief due 11/28/2025 for APPELLANTS Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (NP) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:02 AM]
November 7, 2025 BRIEF tendered by Appellees Ge Castro Cruz, Inaru Nadia de la Fuente Diaz, Maru Rosa Hernandez, Deni Juste, Andre Rodil and Yeivy Velez Bartolomei. [25-1638] (OG) [Entered: 11/07/2025 04:22 PM]
October 14, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6756328-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. [25-1638] (SRS) [Entered: 10/20/2025 09:21 AM]
October 9, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6756048-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Arizona Legislature, State of Arkansas, State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia, and State of Wyoming. [25-1638] (DK) [Entered: 10/15/2025 03:20 PM]
October 7, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Senate of Puerto Rico in support of Appellant and for Reversal. Served on 09/17/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/14/2025 . [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (ALW) [Entered: 10/07/2025 07:12 PM]
October 7, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered: No objections having been filed, the motion of the Senate of Puerto Rico for leave to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the defendants-appellants and for reversal is granted, and the brief is accepted for filing this day. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 10/07/2025 07:05 PM]
October 7, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Arizona Legislature, State of Arkansas, State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Iowa, State of Kansas, State of Louisiana, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia, and State of Wyoming in support of Appellants and Reversal. Served on 09/17/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/14/2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 10/07/2025 11:24 AM]
October 7, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees naru Nadia de la Fuente D az, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Andr Rodil, Yeivy V lez Bartolomei, G Castro Cruz, and Deni Juste. Brief due 11/07/2025 for Appellees naru Nadia de la Fuente D az, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Andr Rodil, Yeivy V lez Bartolomei, G Castro Cruz, and Deni Juste. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 10/07/2025 10:13 AM]
September 30, 2025 ASSENTED TO MOTION to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees Ge Castro Cruz, Inaru Nadia de la Fuente Diaz, Maru Rosa Hernandez, Deni Juste, Andre Rodil and Yeivy Velez Bartolomei. Served on 09/30/2025. [25-1638] (OG) [Entered: 09/30/2025 02:17 PM]
September 29, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Yeivy Velez Bartolomei, Ge Castro Cruz, Inaru Nadia de la Fuente Diaz, Maru Rosa Hernandez, Deni Juste and Andre Rodil filed by Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan. Served on 09/29/2025. [25-1638] (OG) [Entered: 09/29/2025 02:32 PM]
September 29, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Idaho, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming, Arizona Legislature. filed by Attorney Alan M. Hurst. Served on 09/29/2025. [25-1638] (AMH) [Entered: 09/29/2025 01:05 PM]
September 17, 2025 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Idaho, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming, Arizona Legislature. [25-1638] (AMH) [Entered: 09/17/2025 07:27 PM]
September 17, 2025 MOTION for leave to file amicus curiae brief in support of Appellant filed by Movant(s) Senate of Puerto Rico. Served on 09/17/2025. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (MA) [Entered: 09/17/2025 05:23 PM]
September 17, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Senate of Puerto Rico filed by Attorney Mariola Abreu-Acevedo. Served on 09/17/2025. [25-1638] (MA) [Entered: 09/17/2025 05:07 PM]
September 16, 2025 NINE (9) paper copies of appellants' brief [ # 6750316-2 ] submitted by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (SRS) [Entered: 09/29/2025 08:49 AM]
September 16, 2025 FIVE (5) paper copies of appendix [ # 6750319-2 ] submitted by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (SRS) [Entered: 09/29/2025 08:53 AM]
September 15, 2025 NOTICE issued. The following attorneys have failed to register for an appellate ECF account and will no longer receive notice of court issued documents in this case: Lourdes Lynnette G mez Torress for Wanda Llovet D az, Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, and Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero and Diana I. P rez-Carlo for Wanda Llovet D az, Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, and Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 09/15/2025 12:32 AM]
September 12, 2025 APPENDIX filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. Served on 09/10/2025. Five paper copies of the electronically filed appendix must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 09/19/2025 [25-1638] (NP) [Entered: 09/12/2025 08:55 AM]
September 12, 2025 APPELLANTS' BRIEF filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Wanda Llovet D az and V ctor Ramos Otero. Served on 09/10/2025. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 09/19/2025 . Brief due 10/10/2025 for APPELLEES G Castro Cruz, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil, Yeivy V lez Bartolomei and naru Nadia de la Fuente D az. [25-1638] (NP) [Entered: 09/12/2025 08:34 AM]
September 10, 2025 APPENDIX tendered by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez Colon, Victor Ramos Otero and Wanda Llovet Diaz. Served on 09/10/2025. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 09/10/2025 06:06 PM]
September 10, 2025 BRIEF tendered by Appellants Wanda Llovet Diaz, Jenniffer A. Gonzalez Colon and Victor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 09/10/2025 05:52 PM]
August 1, 2025 BRIEFING schedule set. Brief and Appendix due 09/10/2025 for appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero, and Wanda Llovet D az. Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 31(a), appellee's brief will be due 30 days following service of appellant's brief and appellant's reply brief will be due 21 days following service of appellee's brief. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 08/01/2025 06:30 PM]
August 1, 2025 NOTICE issued. After 08/15/2025, the following attorneys will no longer receive notice of court issued documents in this case unless they register for an appellate ECF account: Lourdes Lynnette G mez Torres for Wanda Llovet D az, Jenniffer A. Gonz lez, and Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero, and Diana Itzel P rez-Carlo for Wanda Llovet D az, Jenniffer A. Gonz lez, and Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 08/01/2025 06:09 PM]
July 30, 2025 Opinion or Order ORDER entered by Julie Rikelman, Appellate Judge; William J. Kayatta, Jr., Appellate Judge and Seth Robert Aframe, Appellate Judge: This matter is before the court on defendants-appellants' "Emergency Petition for a Stay of Proceedings Before the District Court Under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 8 and First Circuit Rule 8." As an initial matter, the "Motion for Leave to File an Oversized Emergency Petition . . ." is GRANTED. Defendants-appellants seek to "stay the proceedings before the district court during the pending appellate proceedings and excuse Appellants[] from complying with the district court's order requiring them to amend Puerto Rico's birth certificate format not later than July 31, 2025." The court has received and considered a response to the motion. Upon careful consideration of the parties' stay papers in this court, we conclude that stay relief is in order. See Nken v. Holder , 556 U.S. 418, 433 (2009). The motion is GRANTED. Enforcement of the district court's rulings in the underlying matter is stayed pending resolution of this appeal or pending further order. [25-1638] (JMK) [Entered: 07/30/2025 07:11 PM]
July 30, 2025 RESPONSE to Emergency Petition for a Stay [ # 6739001-2 ] filed by Appellees G Castro Cruz, naru Nadia de la Fuente D az, Maru Rosa Hern ndez, Deni Juste, Andr Rodil, and Yeivy V lez Bartolomei. Served on 07/30/2025. [25-1638]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (JME) [Entered: 07/30/2025 10:51 AM]
July 28, 2025 MOTION for leave to file oversized PETITION FOR A STAY OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE DISTRICT COURT UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE 8 AND FIRST CIRCUIT RULE 8 filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Victor Ramos Otero Lopez and Wanda Llovet Diaz. Served on 07/28/2025. [25-1638] (OJA) [Entered: 07/28/2025 01:26 PM]
July 28, 2025 PETITION FOR A STAY OF PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE DISTRICT COURT UNDER FEDERAL RULE OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE 8 AND FIRST CIRCUIT RULE 8. filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero Lopez. Served on 07/28/2025. [25-1638] (OJA) [Entered: 07/28/2025 01:18 PM]
July 25, 2025 Filing fee was paid in the district court by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero L pez, and Wanda Llovet D az on 07/23/2025. [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 07/25/2025 01:11 PM]
July 24, 2025 SUPPLEMENTAL record filed. Docket entry: (Electronic notice indicating that the appeal fee was paid in the District Court (receipt number # 119056) on 07/23/2025 by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero L pez, and Wanda Llovet D az). [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 07/25/2025 01:07 PM]
July 22, 2025 TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero Lopez indicating transcripts are not necessary for this appeal. Served on 07/22/2025. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 07/22/2025 06:18 PM]
July 22, 2025 DOCKETING statement filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero Lopez. Served on 07/22/2025. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 07/22/2025 06:17 PM]
July 21, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero Lopez filed by Attorney Omar Andino Figueroa. Served on 07/21/2025. [25-1638] (OJA) [Entered: 07/21/2025 04:32 PM]
July 15, 2025 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonzalez-Colon, Wanda Llovet Diaz and Victor Ramos Otero Lopez filed by Attorney Frank A. Rosado-Mendez. Served on 07/15/2025. [25-1638] (FAR) [Entered: 07/15/2025 01:57 PM]
July 14, 2025 CIVIL CASE docketed. Notice of appeal (doc. #64) filed by Appellants Jenniffer A. Gonz lez Col n, Dr. V ctor Ramos Otero L pez, and Wanda Llovet D az. Docketing Statement, Appearance form, and Fee due 07/28/2025 . [25-1638] (ALW) [Entered: 07/14/2025 11:32 AM]

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Plaintiff: GE CASTRO CRUZ
Represented By: Johanna Marie Emmanuelli Huertas
Represented By: Whitney E. Washington
Represented By: Omar Gonzalez-Pagan
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Defendant: JENNIFFER A. GONZALEZ COLON, in the official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Represented By: Frank Alexander Rosado-Mendez
Represented By: Diana Itzel Perez Carlo
Represented By: Lourdes Lynnette Gomez Torres
Represented By: Omar J. Andino Figueroa
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Defendant: WANDA LLOVET DIAZ, in the official capacity as the Director of the Division of Demographic Registry and Vital Statistics of the Commonwealth
Represented By: Frank Alexander Rosado-Mendez
Represented By: Diana Itzel Perez Carlo
Represented By: Lourdes Lynnette Gomez Torres
Represented By: Omar J. Andino Figueroa
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Defendant: DR. VICTOR RAMOS OTERO, in the official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Health of the Commonwealth
Represented By: Frank Alexander Rosado-Mendez
Represented By: Diana Itzel Perez Carlo
Represented By: Lourdes Lynnette Gomez Torres
Represented By: Omar J. Andino Figueroa
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Amicus curiae: ARIZONA LEGISLATURE
Represented By: Linley Wilson
Represented By: Warren Peterson
Represented By: Steve Montenegro
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Rusty D. Crandell
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF ARKANSAS
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Tim Griffin
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF FLORIDA
Represented By: James Uthmeier
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF GEORGIA
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Christopher M. Carr
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF IDAHO
Represented By: Michael A. Zarian
Represented By: Gader Wren
Represented By: Raul R. Labrador
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF INDIANA
Represented By: Theodore E. Rokita
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF IOWA
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Brenna Bird
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF KANSAS
Represented By: Kris Kobach
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF LOUISIANA
Represented By: Elizabeth B. Murrill
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF MONTANA
Represented By: Austin Knudsen
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF NEBRASKA
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Michael T. Hilgers
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
Represented By: Drew H. Wrigley
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF OHIO
Represented By: David A. Yost
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Gentner F. Drummond
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Represented By: Alan Wilson
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF TENNESSEE
Represented By: Jonathan Skrmetti
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF TEXAS
Represented By: Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF UTAH
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
Represented By: Derek Edwin Brown
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
Represented By: John McCuskey
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: STATE OF WYOMING
Represented By: Keith G. Kautz
Represented By: Alan M. Hurst
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Amicus curiae: SENATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
Represented By: Mariola Abreu Acevedo
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Amicus curiae: LA FEDERACION LGBTQ+ DE PUERTO RICO
Represented By: Kara Ingelhart
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Amicus curiae: TRUE SELF FOUNDATION, INC.
Represented By: Kara Ingelhart
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Amicus curiae: WAVES AHEAD CORP
Represented By: Kara Ingelhart
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Represented By: Chase Strangio
Represented By: Barbara Schwabauer
Represented By: Annette Martnez-Orabona
Represented By: Fermin L. Arraiza-Navas
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF PUERTO RICO
Represented By: Chase Strangio
Represented By: Barbara Schwabauer
Represented By: Annette Martnez-Orabona
Represented By: Fermin L. Arraiza-Navas
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Amicus curiae: 603 EQUALITY
Represented By: Seran Gee
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Amicus curiae: ADVOCATES FOR TRANS EQUALITY EDUCATION FUND
Represented By: Seran Gee
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Amicus curiae: FAMILY DIVERSITY PROJECTS INC
Represented By: Seran Gee
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Amicus curiae: MAINE TRANSGENDER NETWORK, INC.
Represented By: Seran Gee
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Amicus curiae: MASSACHUSETTS TRANSGENDER POLITICAL COALITION
Represented By: Seran Gee
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Amicus curiae: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, Puerto Rico Section, Inc.
Represented By: Jessica Esther Mendez-Colberg
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