Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas Dallas et al v. Willadsen et al
| Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas Dallas, Nouran Abusaad, Casey Choi, Belal Elseisy, Mousa Najjar and Chengyang Zhou |
| Eric Willadsen, Richard C Benson, Amanda Smith, Rafeal Martin, Gene Fitch, Tricia Losavio, Kimberly Winkler, Dan Goodwin, Shaq Massey, Prabhas V Moghe, Brent Tourangeau, David Wawak, Adam Perry, David Chang, Somer Clark, Rob Bishop, Karl Zuber, Robert Alvarado and Charles Scott |
| 3:2026cv01596 |
| May 15, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Ada Brown |
| Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 11
ORDER granting Defendants' #6 Unopposed Motion for a Briefing Schedule and Expended Word Limits: It is ORDERED that: Defendants may file a motion to dismiss (or other response) to Plaintiffs' complaint by 7/29/2026; Plaintiffs may file a response to Defendants' motion to dismiss by 9/7/2026; and Defendants may file a reply in further support of their motion to dismiss by 9/25/2026. It is further ORDERED that: (1) Defendants can file a motion to dismiss up to 15,000 words; (2) Plaintiffs can file a response to this motion up to 15,000 words; and (3) Defendants can file a reply in further support of their motion to dismiss up to 5,000 words. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 7/7/2026) (twd)
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Filing 10
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #8 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel. Assistant Attorney General Todd Dickerson shall continue as lead counsel for the Defendants in this matter, as allowed by Local Rule 83.11. Defendants need not file the appearance of local counsel. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 6/2/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 9 REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to all Defendants on 05/29/2026 by Nouran Abusaad, Casey Choi, Belal Elseisy, Mousa Najjar, Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Texas Dallas, Chengyang Zhou.( Waiver of Service due by 7/6/2026.), WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed (Elbially, Marwa) |
| Filing 8 MOTION Unopposed Motion for Leave to Proceed Without Local Counsel filed by Robert Alvarado, Richard C Benson, Rob Bishop, David Chang, Somer Clark, Gene Fitch, Dan Goodwin, Tricia Losavio, Rafeal Martin, Shaq Massey, Prabhas V Moghe, Adam Perry, Charles Scott, Amanda Smith, Brent Tourangeau, David Wawak, Eric Willadsen, Kimberly Winkler, Karl Zuber (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Dickerson, Todd) |
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Filing 7
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Local Civil Rule 83.10(a) requires the appearance of local counsel where the attorney of record for a party does not reside or maintain their principal office in this district. Within twenty-one days of this Order, Defendants shall file the entry of appearance of local counsel satisfying the requirements of Local Civil Rule 83.10(a). Failure to do so may result in sanctions being imposed for failure to comply with an order of the Court. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 5/29/2026) (chmb)
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| Filing 6 MOTION for a Briefing Schedule and Expanded Word Limits filed by Robert Alvarado, Richard C Benson, Rob Bishop, David Chang, Somer Clark, Gene Fitch, Dan Goodwin, Tricia Losavio, Rafeal Martin, Shaq Massey, Prabhas V Moghe, Adam Perry, Charles Scott, Amanda Smith, Brent Tourangeau, David Wawak, Eric Willadsen, Kimberly Winkler, Karl Zuber with Brief/Memorandum in Support. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Dickerson, Todd) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Alan Dickerson on behalf of Robert Alvarado, Richard C Benson, Rob Bishop, David Chang, Somer Clark, Gene Fitch, Dan Goodwin, Tricia Losavio, Rafeal Martin, Shaq Massey, Prabhas V Moghe, Adam Perry, Charles Scott, Amanda Smith, Brent Tourangeau, David Wawak, Eric Willadsen, Kimberly Winkler, Karl Zuber. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Dickerson, Todd) |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Robert Alvarado, Richard C Benson, Rob Bishop, David Chang, Somer Clark, Gene Fitch, Dan Goodwin, Tricia Losavio, Rafeal Martin, Shaq Massey, Prabhas V Moghe, Adam Perry, Charles Scott, Amanda Smith, Brent Tourangeau, David Wawak, Eric Willadsen, Kimberly Winkler, Karl Zuber. (kxm) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Nouran Abusaad, Casey Choi, Belal Elseisy, Mousa Najjar, Students for Justice in Palestine UT Dallas, Chengyang Zhou. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Elbially, Marwa) |
| Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kxm) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Nouran Abusaad, Students for Justice in Palestine UT Dallas, Chengyang Zhou, Casey Choi, Belal Elseisy, Mousa Najjar. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-16452712) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) A. Benson Letter, #2 Exhibit(s) B. SG Resolution, #3 Exhibit(s) C. Benson Statement, #4 Cover Sheet) (Elbially, Marwa) (Attachment 4 flattened on 5/18/2026) (kxm). Modified on 5/18/2026 (kxm). |
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