Lewis-Watson v. Driscoll
Plaintiff: Lisa Lewis
Defendant: Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the Army, John F. Bash, United States Attorney, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice and Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General
Case Number: 26-50116
Filed: February 16, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2026 Filing 69 BRIEFING SUSPENDED - fee issue must be resolved prior to requesting appellee's brief. E/Res's Brief deadline canceled [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 07/08/2026 04:35 PM]
July 8, 2026 Filing 68 NOTICE ISSUED TO APPELLEE - Brief is overdue. Motion to file brief out of time due on 07/20/2026 for Appellees John F. Bash, Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Daniel P. Driscoll and D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 07/08/2026 08:45 AM]
July 7, 2026 Filing 67 COURT ORDER denying Motion for reconsideration filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis [ # 59 ] [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 07/07/2026 02:44 PM]
June 16, 2026 Filing 56 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis in 26-50116 [ # 46 ] Brief has been deemed sufficient. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 11:28 AM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 59 MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis for reconsideration of the 06/08/2026 clerk order denying motion to supplement the record on appeal with attached exhibits filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis in 26-50116 [ # 47 ] [59]. Date of service: 06/13/2026 [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/29/2026 02:48 PM]
June 15, 2026 Filing 57 ADDENDUM TO BRIEF FILED by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis Number of Pages: 22. [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 12:00 PM]
June 11, 2026 Filing 58 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the addendum to brief received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis because per appellant's request, the more recent version of this document was filed [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 12:41 PM]
June 10, 2026 Filing 55 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the corrected addendum to brief, previously filed as appendix received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis because documents must in PDF format, not scanned; per FRAP 32(b) & 32(a)(1-4) and 5th Cir. R. 32, addendums are only allowed if they contain opinions, statutes, rules, and/or regulations. Arguments must be confined to the brief. [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/10/2026 11:09 AM]
June 10, 2026 Filing 54 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to supplement the ROA and attached documents received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis because the motion was found sufficient and previously ruled on; a corrected motion can only be filed when a motion was previously found insufficient [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/10/2026 10:57 AM]
June 8, 2026 Filing 53 CLERK ORDER denying Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis [ # 47 ] [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 03:48 PM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 50 PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis in 26-50116 [ # 46 ] Brief has been deemed insufficient. Corrections required: record citations in compliance with the 5th Circuit's requirements. The brief also requires a caption that matches the Fifth Circuit's official caption, and removal of references to exhibits not part of the record on appeal as the motion to supplement has not been ruled on yet. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief deadline updated to 06/22/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:24 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 49 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the addendum to the brief received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis because per FRAP 32(b) & 32(a)(1-4) and 5th Cir. R. 32, addendums are only allowed if they contain opinions, statutes, rules, and/or regulations [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:11 AM]
June 1, 2026 Filing 47 OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis to supplement the record on appeal with attached exhibits [47]. Date of service: 05/30/2026 [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 11:04 AM]
May 18, 2026 Filing 46 SUFFICIENT APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Ms. Lisa Lewis. Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires the citations to the record. Additionally the Brief requires a caption that matches the Fifth Circuit's official caption, and removal of references to exhibits not part of the record on appeal. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief due on 06/12/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis.. Appellee's Brief due on 06/17/2026 for Appellees John F. Bash, Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Daniel P. Driscoll and D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice [26-50116]--[Edited 06/24/2026 by RLJ] (RLJ) [Entered: 05/29/2026 02:46 PM]
May 18, 2026 Filing 45 LETTER filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis discussing a 1099 form. [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 05/18/2026 02:22 PM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 44 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 06/15/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis. [26-50116] (DDL) [Entered: 05/05/2026 09:12 AM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 43 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. [26-50116] (DDL) [Entered: 05/05/2026 09:11 AM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 41 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Robert D. Green for party(s) Appellee Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellee D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice Appellee Daniel P. Driscoll Appellee John F. Bash, in case 26-50116 [26-50116] (JAK) [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:57 AM]
April 23, 2026 Filing 40 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Robert D. Green for Mr. John F. Bash, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Daniel P. Driscoll and Mr. D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50116] (Robert D. Green ) [Entered: 04/23/2026 01:52 PM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 39 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [39] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 03:56 PM]
April 17, 2026 Filing 42 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to compel transmission of the record received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis because no documents are attached with which to supplement the record; the ROA has already been requested and is not refused; the 5th Circuit will determine if the ROA is complete upon processing [26-50116] (RLJ) [Entered: 04/30/2026 09:05 AM]
April 14, 2026 Filing 35 CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [35] NOA filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson. [35] [26-50116] (JJF) [Entered: 04/14/2026 09:14 AM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 34 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 5:22-CV-1289. Electronic ROA due on 04/23/2026. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 04/08/2026 10:26 AM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 33 MEMO IN SUPPORT of Motion to proceed IFP [ # 29 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 04/08/2026 10:24 AM]
April 8, 2026 Filing 32 AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL STATUS filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson in support of the Motion to proceed IFP filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson in 26-50116 [ # 29 ].. Affidavit deadline satisfied. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 04/08/2026 10:23 AM]
April 6, 2026 Filing 31 CASE CAPTION updated. Update: Pamela Bondi substituted by Todd Wallace Blanche. [26-50116] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 11:44 AM]
April 2, 2026 Filing 29 MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson to proceed in forma pauperis [29] Fee deadline canceled. Affidavit due on 04/23/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis-Watson. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 04/02/2026 10:59 AM]
March 26, 2026 Filing 26 COURT ORDER denying Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [ # 14 ] [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/26/2026 08:18 AM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 19 EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT of Motion to expedite appeal [ # 14 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/25/2026 10:01 AM]
March 23, 2026 Filing 18 LETTER filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson referencing Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson in 26-50116 [ # 14 ]. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/25/2026 09:59 AM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 17 MEMO IN SUPPORT of Motion to expedite appeal [ # 14 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 04:11 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 16 EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT of Motion to expedite appeal [ # 14 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 02:35 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 15 COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [ # 12 ] [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 02:32 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 14 CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson to expedite the appeal [14]. [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 02:31 PM]
March 20, 2026 Filing 13 COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [ # 10 ] [26-50116] (Corrected motion filed) (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 09:33 AM]
March 19, 2026 Filing 12 CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson to expedite the appeal [12]. Document is insufficient for the following reasons: still missing certificate of interested persons Sufficient Mtn/Resp/Reply due on 03/30/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/20/2026 09:29 AM]
March 18, 2026 Filing 11 EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT of Motion to expedite appeal [ # 10 ] filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/18/2026 12:53 PM]
March 18, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson to expedite the appeal [10]. Document is insufficient for the following reasons: missing certificate of service, conference and compliance Response/Opposition due on 03/30/2026.. Sufficient Mtn/Resp/Reply due on 03/30/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/18/2026 12:47 PM]
March 17, 2026 Filing 9 LETTER of misunderstanding filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson referencing No Action Document filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson in 26-50116 [ # 8 ]. [26-50116 (MBC) [Entered: 03/18/2026 10:59 AM]
March 17, 2026 Filing 8 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Motion to correct motion to expedite appeal received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson because No motion to expedite is filed on this court's docket [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/17/2026 04:15 PM]
March 16, 2026 Filing 7 DISTRICT COURT ORDER of 03/10/2026 denying IFP for Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson. Fee due on 04/15/2026 for Appellant Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/16/2026 10:07 AM]
March 13, 2026 Filing 6 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Motion to correct update provided to USCA after multiple motions to expedite were filed with USDC - IFP no longer pending received from Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson. We cannot correct the DC docket and will enter the dc order -doc 118 denying the motion for in forma pauperis [26-50116] (MBC) [Entered: 03/16/2026 10:03 AM]
March 2, 2026 Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. [26-50116] (IFP pending in DC) (MBC) [Entered: 03/02/2026 10:13 AM]
February 18, 2026 Filing 1 US CIVIL CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellant Ms. Lisa Lewis-Watson [26-50116] (RSM) [Entered: 02/16/2026 09:06 AM]

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Defendant: Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of the Army
Represented By: Robert D. Green
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Defendant: John F. Bash, United States Attorney
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Defendant: Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General
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Defendant: D. John Sauer, Solicitor General, U.S. Department of Justice
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Plaintiff: Lisa Lewis
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