Collins v. Johnston et al
Plaintiff: Derrick Collins
Defendant: Jeremiah Johnston, Pamela Bondi, Bureau of Prisons, Shawn Salmonson and Jennifer Jackson
Case Number: 5:2026cv00057
Filed: April 21, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: James Boone Baxter
Referring Judge: Robert W Schroeder
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 18, 2026 Filing 14 Summons reissued as to U.S. Attorney and forwarded to US Marshal for service (slo)
June 9, 2026 Filing 13 Summons issued as to Bureau of Prisons, Jennifer Jackson, Shawn Salmonson, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General and forwarded to US Marshal for service. (Attachments: #1 Summons-Jackson, #2 Summons-Salmonson, #3 Summons-US Attorney General, #4 Summons-US Attorney)(slo)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER. The Court hereby instructs the Clerk of the Court to issue, and the U.S. Marshal to serve, summonses and copies of the consolidated amended complaint upon the defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter on 6/9/2026. (slo)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER denying as moot #9 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Derrick Collins. (Motion(s) #9 terminated). Signed by Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter on 6/9/2026. (slo)
June 4, 2026 Filing 10 Additional Attachments to Main Document: #8 Amended Complaint (Continuation of Statement of Claim)(slo)
June 1, 2026 Filing 9 Amended MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Derrick Collins. (psm)
June 1, 2026 Filing 8 CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Bureau of Prisons, Jeremiah Johnston, filed by Derrick Collins.(psm) Modified on 6/2/2026 (psm).
May 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 CONSOLIDATION ORDER. It is ORDERED that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a), the Court closes Civil Action Nos. 5:26-cv-66 and 5:26-cv-67 and consolidates them with Civil Action No. 5:26-cv-57. It is ORDERED that within twenty (20) days from the date of this Order, Plaintiff shall file a consolidated amended complaint in Civil Action 5:26-cv-57, stating all his claims against Defendants arising from his employment with and termination from the Department of Justice/FCI Texarkana in 2024, attaching any documents received from the EEOC. Signed by Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter on 5/18/2026. (slo)
May 11, 2026 Filing 6 Non-prisoner pro se consent to receive electronic notice filed by Derrick Collins. (psm)
April 23, 2026 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Pamela Bondi, Bureau of Prisons, Jeremiah Johnston, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Summons-US Attorney, #2 Summons-US Attorney General)(slo)
April 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER granting #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and denying request for appointment of counsel filed by Derrick Collins. It is ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall issue process and the United States Marshal shall serve process. Signed by Magistrate Judge James Boone Baxter on 4/23/2026. (slo)
April 21, 2026 Filing 3 Case: Collins v. Johnston, et al was filed on 4/21/2026 and assigned to Judge Schroeder and referred to Judge Baxter. (Clerk Reminder - Ensure this entry and the attached Non-prisoner Pro Se Instructions, Invitation to a Non-Prisoner Pro Se to E-Filing/Consent to Electronic Notice, and Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge are sent to Pro Se.) (slo)
April 21, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Derrick Collins. (slo)
April 21, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Pamela Bondi, Jeremiah Johnston (fee not paid) filed by Derrick Collins. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(slo)
April 21, 2026 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Derrick Collins. (slo)

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