Boswell v. Abbott
Plaintiff: James Boswell
Defendant: Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, in his official and individual capacity, City of Fort Worth, Texas, United States Federal Bureau of Investigations, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Secretary of State, Charlie Baker, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Texas State Board of Education, Texas Education Agency, Scott Muri, Superintendent of Ector County Independent School District, Contractor Quality Timely Commitment, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and Department of Veterans Affairs
Case Number: 25-50184
Filed: March 12, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: RICO
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 28, 2025 Filing 56 ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Mr. Zachary A. Ford is designated as inactive in this case. Reason:no longer with law firm. [25-50184] (MFY) [Entered: 08/28/2025 03:44 PM]
August 19, 2025 Filing 55 LETTER filed by Appellee Mr. Charlie Baker Requesting leave for Zachary A. Ford to withdraw as counsel for Appellee Charlie Baker. Date of Service: 08/19/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Adams, DeVinney, Ford, Lackey, Long, Louis, Miller, Poole, Rothey, Starks; Appellant Boswell; US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Louis [25-50184] (Zachary Ford ) [Entered: 08/19/2025 05:07 PM]
August 19, 2025 Filing 53 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Bryan Olyn Poole for party(s) Appellee City of Fort Worth, Texas, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (RSM) [Entered: 08/19/2025 03:15 PM]
August 18, 2025 Filing 52 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-50184] (Bryan Olyn Poole ) [Entered: 08/18/2025 04:03 PM]
August 15, 2025 Filing 50 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellees Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, Mr. Charlie Baker, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Contractor Quality Timely Commitment, VA, Mr. Scott Muri, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Secretary of State, Texas State Board of Education, Mr. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and United States Federal Bureau of Investigations. Extension Granted to and including 09/24/2025. Reason: No Opposition Stated. E/Res's Brief deadline updated to 09/24/2025 for Appellees Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, Charlie Baker, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Contractor Quality Timely Commitment, Department of Veterans Affairs, Scott Muri, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Secretary of State, Texas State Board of Education, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and United States Federal Bureau of Investigations [25-50184] (RLJ) [Entered: 08/15/2025 03:12 PM]
August 15, 2025 Filing 49 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Secretary of State and Texas Education Agency for filing Appellee Brief until 09/24/2025 [25-50184] (Stephen DeVinney ) [Entered: 08/15/2025 02:47 PM]
August 12, 2025 Filing 46 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellant Mr. James Boswell. Extension Denied Reason: No Opposition Stated. - Record excerpts are not required for pro se parties. However, if you choose to file, they must comply with the Rules. [25-50184] (MBC) [Entered: 08/12/2025 09:22 AM]
August 9, 2025 Filing 45 LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellant Mr. James Boswell for filing Appellant Brief filed but record excerpts were too large until 08/11/2025 [25-50184] (James Boswell ) [Entered: 08/09/2025 12:38 AM]
August 8, 2025 Filing 48 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellant Mr. James Boswell in 25-50184 [ # 40 ] Brief has been deemed insufficient. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief deadline updated to 08/22/2025 for Appellant James Boswell [25-50184] (MBC) [Entered: 08/12/2025 11:09 AM]
August 8, 2025 Filing 47 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Proposed brief received from Appellant Mr. James Boswell because Incorrect event was used - the clerk's office will refile correctly using the proper event [25-50184] (MBC) [Entered: 08/12/2025 11:06 AM]
July 25, 2025 Filing 43 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the addendum to brief received from Appellant Mr. James Boswell because addendums to briefs are not permitted [25-50184] (RLJ) [Entered: 07/31/2025 08:49 AM]
July 25, 2025 Filing 40 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires a cover the caption formatted to exactly match the 5th Circuit's caption with the name of the originating district court on the title page. Additionally the Brief requires the removal of attachments the brief, a table of contents, and a statement oral argument that says whether or not the appellant requests oral argument. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0 A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief due on 08/08/2025 for Appellant James Boswell.. Appellee's Brief due on 08/25/2025 for Appellees Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, Charlie Baker, City of Fort Worth, Texas, Contractor Quality Timely Commitment, Department of Veterans Affairs, Scott Muri, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Education Agency, Texas Secretary of State, Texas State Board of Education, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and United States Federal Bureau of Investigations [25-50184] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. James Boswell. Date of service: 07/25/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Adams, DeVinney, Ford, Lackey, Long, Miller, Rothey, Starks; Appellant Boswell; US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Louis [25-50184] (James Boswell ) [Entered: 07/25/2025 11:16 PM]
July 21, 2025 Filing 42 LETTER received from Appellant Mr. James Boswell advising transcript unnecessary for appeal purposes. [25-50184] (MFY) [Entered: 07/30/2025 09:42 AM]
June 24, 2025 Filing 39 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to extend time to file appellant's brief filed by Appellant Mr. James Boswell [ # 35 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 07/25/2025 for Appellant James Boswell [25-50184] (PAC) [Entered: 06/24/2025 11:25 AM]
June 22, 2025 Filing 35 MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Boswell for extension of time until 7/25/25 to file appellant's brief. [35]. Date of service: 06/22/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Adams, DeVinney, Ford, Lackey, Long, Miller, Rothey, Starks; Appellant Boswell; US mail - Attorney for Appellee: Louis [25-50184] (James Boswell ) [Entered: 06/22/2025 05:05 PM]
June 12, 2025 Filing 34 CLERK ORDER granting Motion for leave for pro se to file electronically filed by Appellant Mr. James Boswell [ # 30 ] [25-50184] (MFY) [Entered: 06/12/2025 02:21 PM]
June 2, 2025 Filing 30 MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. James Boswell for leave to file electronically as a pro se party [30]. [25-50184] (MFY) [Entered: 06/10/2025 11:13 AM]
May 15, 2025 Filing 29 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 06/24/2025 for Appellant James Boswell. [25-50184] (DDL) [Entered: 05/15/2025 08:05 AM]
May 15, 2025 Filing 28 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. [25-50184] (DDL) [Entered: 05/15/2025 08:04 AM]
April 11, 2025 Filing 26 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Naima Stevenson Starks for party(s) Appellee Charlie Baker, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (RSM) [Entered: 04/11/2025 03:17 PM]
April 11, 2025 Filing 25 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-50184] (Naima Stevenson Starks ) [Entered: 04/11/2025 01:21 PM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 23 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Zachary Ford for party(s) Appellee Charlie Baker, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (SR) [Entered: 04/07/2025 11:59 AM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 22 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:24-CV-583. Electronic ROA due on 04/22/2025. [25-50184] (CAG) [Entered: 04/07/2025 09:15 AM]
April 7, 2025 Filing 21 FEE PAID by Appellant Mr. James D. Boswell. Fee deadline satisfied [25-50184] (CAG) [Entered: 04/07/2025 09:15 AM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 20 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Paul Brian Lackey as lead counsel for Appellee Charlie Baker in 25-50184 with Attorney Matthew R. Miller as co-counsel for Appellee Charlie Baker in 25-50184 [25-50184] (RLJ) [Entered: 04/04/2025 04:42 PM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 19 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-50184] (Zachary Ford ) [Entered: 04/04/2025 04:22 PM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 17 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Matthew R. Miller for party(s) Appellee Charlie Baker, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (RLJ) [Entered: 04/04/2025 04:20 PM]
April 4, 2025 Filing 16 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Stephen DeVinney for Appellee Texas Education Agency in 25-50184, Attorney Stephen DeVinney for Appellee Texas Secretary of State in 25-50184, Attorney Stephen DeVinney for Appellee Office of the Attorney General of Texas in 25-50184, Attorney Stephen DeVinney for Appellee Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas in 25-50184 [25-50184] (RLJ) [Entered: 04/04/2025 04:18 PM]
April 3, 2025 Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Paul Brian Lackey for Mr. Charlie Baker for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-50184] (Paul Brian Lackey ) [Entered: 04/03/2025 11:55 AM]
April 2, 2025 Filing 14 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-50184] (Matthew R. Miller ) [Entered: 04/02/2025 04:53 PM]
April 2, 2025 Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Stephen DeVinney for Greg Abbott, Governor of the State of Texas, Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Texas Education Agency and Texas Secretary of State for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-50184] (Stephen DeVinney ) [Entered: 04/02/2025 04:50 PM]
April 1, 2025 Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Emily C. Adams for party(s) Appellee Scott Muri, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (CAG) [Entered: 04/01/2025 01:14 PM]
April 1, 2025 Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Kathryn Elizabeth Long for Appellee Scott Muri in 25-50184 [25-50184] (CAG) [Entered: 04/01/2025 01:12 PM]
April 1, 2025 Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Kenneth Adam Rothey for party(s) Appellee Scott Muri, in case 25-50184 [25-50184] (CAG) [Entered: 04/01/2025 01:08 PM]
March 31, 2025 Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-50184] (Emily C. Adams ) [Entered: 03/31/2025 11:16 AM]
March 31, 2025 Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Kathryn Elizabeth Long for Mr. Scott Muri for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-50184] (Kathryn Elizabeth Long ) [Entered: 03/31/2025 11:14 AM]
March 31, 2025 Filing 6 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-50184] (Kenneth Adam Rothey ) [Entered: 03/31/2025 11:11 AM]
March 20, 2025 Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. Fee due on 04/04/2025 for Appellant James D. Boswell [25-50184] (JJF) [Entered: 03/20/2025 10:52 AM]
March 12, 2025 Filing 1 PRIVATE CIVIL FEDERAL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Mr. James D. Boswell [25-50184] (JJF) [Entered: 03/12/2025 12:48 PM]

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