LULAC v. Abbott
Plaintiff: League of United Latin American Citizens, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Mi Familia Vota, American GI Forum of Texas, La Union del Pueblo Entero, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Emelda Menendez, Gilberto Menendez, Jose Olivares, Florinda Chavez, Joey Cardenas, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Workers Defense Project, Paulita Sanchez, Jo Ann Acevedo, David Lopez, Diana Martinez Alexander and Jeandra Ortiz
Defendant: Greg Abbott, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Texas
Case Number: 24-50128
Filed: February 27, 2024
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Voting (Civil Rights)

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Date Filed Description
May 22, 2025 LULAC v. Abbott

Docket Report

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April 1, 2024 Filing 14 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 05/13/2024 for Appellants Jo Ann Acevedo, Diana Martinez Alexander, American GI Forum of Texas, Joey Cardenas, Florinda Chavez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, La Union del Pueblo Entero, League of United Latin American Citizens, David Lopez, Emelda Menendez, Gilberto Menendez, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mi Familia Vota, Jose Olivares, Jeandra Ortiz, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Paulita Sanchez, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute and Workers Defense Project. [24-50128] (DDL) [Entered: 04/01/2024 01:33 PM]
April 1, 2024 Filing 13 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [24-50128] (DDL) [Entered: 04/01/2024 01:32 PM]
March 25, 2024 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:21-CV-259. Electronic ROA due on 04/09/2024. [24-50128] (MBC) [Entered: 03/25/2024 12:11 PM]
March 25, 2024 Filing 11 FEE PAID by Appellants Ms. Jo Ann Acevedo, Ms. Diana Martinez Alexander, American GI Forum of Texas, Mr. Joey Cardenas, Ms. Florinda Chavez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, La Union del Pueblo Entero, League of United Latin American Citizens, Mr. David Lopez, Ms. Emelda Menendez, Mr. Gilberto Menendez, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mi Familia Vota, Mr. Jose Olivares, Ms. Jeandra Ortiz, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Ms. Paulita Sanchez, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute and Workers Defense Project. Fee deadline satisfied [24-50128] (MBC) [Entered: 03/25/2024 11:41 AM]
March 12, 2024 Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Lanora Christine Pettit for Appellee Greg Abbott in 24-50128 [24-50128] (JJF) [Entered: 03/12/2024 08:18 AM]
March 11, 2024 Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jeandra Ortiz in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Diana Martinez Alexander in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant David Lopez in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jo Ann Acevedo in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Paulita Sanchez in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Workers Defense Project in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Proyecto Azteca in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Joey Cardenas in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Florinda Chavez in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jose Olivares in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Gilberto Menendez in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Emelda Menendez in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Fiel Houston, Incorporated in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant William C. Velasquez Institute in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Mexican American Bar Association of Texas in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant La Union del Pueblo Entero in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant American GI Forum of Texas in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Mi Familia Vota in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Southwest Voter Registration Education Project in 24-50128, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant League of United Latin American Citizens in 24-50128 [24-50128] (RSM) [Entered: 03/11/2024 02:53 PM]
March 7, 2024 Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Nina Perales for Ms. Jo Ann Acevedo, Ms. Diana Martinez Alexander, American GI Forum of Texas, Mr. Joey Cardenas, Ms. Florinda Chavez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, La Union del Pueblo Entero, League of United Latin American Citizens, Mr. David Lopez, Ms. Emelda Menendez, Mr. Gilberto Menendez, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mi Familia Vota, Mr. Jose Olivares, Ms. Jeandra Ortiz, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Ms. Paulita Sanchez, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute and Workers Defense Project for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50128] (Nina Perales ) [Entered: 03/07/2024 10:45 AM]
March 7, 2024 Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Lanora Christine Pettit for Mr. Greg Abbott for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50128] (Lanora Christine Pettit ) [Entered: 03/07/2024 08:12 AM]
March 4, 2024 Filing 6 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [6] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Fee due on 03/19/2024 for Appellants Jo Ann Acevedo, Diana Martinez Alexander, American GI Forum of Texas, Joey Cardenas, Florinda Chavez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, La Union del Pueblo Entero, League of United Latin American Citizens, David Lopez, Emelda Menendez, Gilberto Menendez, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mi Familia Vota, Jose Olivares, Jeandra Ortiz, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Paulita Sanchez, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute and Workers Defense Project [24-50128] (RSM) [Entered: 03/04/2024 01:15 PM]
February 27, 2024 Filing 1 CIVIL RIGHTS CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Ms. Jo Ann Acevedo, Ms. Diana Martinez Alexander, American GI Forum of Texas, Mr. Joey Cardenas, Ms. Florinda Chavez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, La Union del Pueblo Entero, League of United Latin American Citizens, Mr. David Lopez, Ms. Emelda Menendez, Mr. Gilberto Menendez, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Mi Familia Vota, Mr. Jose Olivares, Ms. Jeandra Ortiz, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Ms. Paulita Sanchez, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, William C. Velasquez Institute and Workers Defense Project [24-50128] (LEF) [Entered: 02/27/2024 01:50 PM]

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