LULAC v. Abbott
Plaintiff: William C. Velasquez Institute, La Union del Pueblo Entero, American GI Forum of Texas, Gilberto Menendez, Florinda Chavez, United States of America, Mi Familia Vota, Mexican American Bar Association of Texas, Diana Martinez Alexander, Jo Ann Acevedo, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Jose Olivares, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education, Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents, Workers Defense Project, Emelda Menendez, Jeandra Ortiz, Paulita Sanchez, David Lopez, Fiel Houston, Incorporated, Proyecto Azteca, League of United Latin American Citizens and Joey Cardenas
Defendant: Greg Abbott, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Texas
Case Number: 24-50449
Filed: June 5, 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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July 18, 2024 Filing 21 BRIEFING RESUMED. A/Pet's Brief Due on 08/27/2024 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., BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 08/27/2024 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, 24-50449] (DDL) [Entered: 07/18/2024 02:09 PM]
June 26, 2024 Filing 20 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jeandra Ortiz in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Diana Martinez Alexander in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant David Lopez in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jo Ann Acevedo in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Paulita Sanchez in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Workers Defense Project in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Proyecto Azteca in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Joey Cardenas in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Florinda Chavez in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Jose Olivares in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Gilberto Menendez in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Emelda Menendez in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Fiel Houston, Incorporated in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant William C. Velasquez Institute in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Texas Hispanics Organized for Political Education in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Mexican American Bar Association of Texas in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant La Union del Pueblo Entero in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant American GI Forum of Texas in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Mi Familia Vota in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant Southwest Voter Registration Education Project in 24-50449, Attorney Nina Perales for Appellant League of United Latin American Citizens in 24-50449 [24-50449, 24-50128] (MVM) [Entered: 06/26/2024 11:38 AM]
June 26, 2024 Filing 19 SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits are on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on file in District Court? No. [24-50449] (DDL) [Entered: 06/26/2024 10:30 AM]
June 26, 2024 Filing 18 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. [24-50449] (DDL) [Entered: 06/26/2024 08:07 AM]
June 25, 2024 Filing 17 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 in 24-50449, Ms. Nina Perales for 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, Ms. Emelda Menendez, Mr. Gilberto Menendez, Mr. Jose Olivares, Ms. Florinda Chavez, Mr. Joey Cardenas, Proyecto Azteca, Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance, Workers Defense Project, Ms. Paulita Sanchez, Ms. Jo Ann Acevedo, Mr. David Lopez, Ms. Diana Martinez Alexander and Ms. Jeandra Ortiz in 24-50128 for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50449, 24-50128] (Nina Perales ) [Entered: 06/25/2024 03:42 PM]
June 25, 2024 Filing 16 SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:21-CV-299. Supplemental Electronic ROA due on 07/10/2024. [24-50449] (RA) [Entered: 06/25/2024 08:14 AM]
June 7, 2024 Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Katherine Elmlinger Lamm for party(s) Appellee USA, in case 24-50449 Attorney(s) Katherine Elmlinger Lamm for party(s) Appellee USA, in case 24-50128 [24-50128, 24-50449] (RA) [Entered: 06/07/2024 09:53 AM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Bonnie Ilene Robin-Vergeer for party(s) Appellee USA, in case 24-50449 Attorney(s) Bonnie Ilene Robin-Vergeer for party(s) Appellee USA, in case 24-50128 [24-50128, 24-50449] (RA) [Entered: 06/06/2024 02:10 PM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 10 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 3:21-CV-259. Electronic ROA due on 06/21/2024. [24-50449, 24-50128] (RA) [Entered: 06/06/2024 11:05 AM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 9 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [9] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [24-50449, 24-50128] (RA) [Entered: 06/06/2024 11:01 AM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [24-50128, 24-50449] (Bonnie Ilene Robin-Vergeer ) [Entered: 06/06/2024 10:43 AM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [24-50128, 24-50449] (Katherine Elmlinger Lamm ) [Entered: 06/06/2024 10:41 AM]
June 6, 2024 Filing 6 COURT ORDER granting Motion to consolidate cases 24-50128 with 24-50449 [ # 10370739-2 ]; granting Motion to suspend briefing notice [ # 10370739-4 ] in 24-50128; denying as moot motion to stay briefing deadlines pending ruling on the motion to consolidate. [24-50128, 24-50449] (CAG) [Entered: 06/06/2024 08:32 AM]
June 5, 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 [24-50449] (CAG) [Entered: 06/05/2024 10:49 AM]

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