Ellis v. FBOP et al
| Priscilla A Ellis |
| Federal Tort Claims Act Section, US Attorney's Office, Beth Reese, Pamela J Bondi and United States of America |
| 4:2026cv00172 |
| February 17, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas |
| Mark Pittman |
| Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| None |
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Filing 53
ORDER: The unopposed #52 motion of Plaintiff, Priscilla A. Ellis, to amend complaint is GRANTED. Defendants must file their answers or other responses by June 15, 2026. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 4/15/2026) (mmw)
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Filing 52
Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct #25 Amended Complaint filed by Priscilla A Ellis (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Roberts, James)
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Filing 51
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #50 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Deborah M. Golden. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/20/2026) (knb)
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Filing 50
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16282363) filed by Priscilla A Ellis (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Certificate of Good Standing) (Golden, Deborah)
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Filing 49
ORDER: The unopposed #46 motion of Defendants, United States of America and Beth Reese, to extend deadline to answer or otherwise respond based on an event that may never occur is DENIED. Defendants are granted an extension of time until April 17, 2026, in which to answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/12/2026) (mmw)
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Filing 48
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying #47 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Becks Kolins. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/12/2026) (chmb)
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Filing 47
Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-16267874) filed by Priscilla A Ellis (Kolins, Becks)
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Filing 46
Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer or Other Response filed by Beth Reese, United States of America (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
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Answer due from Beth Reese on 4/17/2026; United States of America on 4/17/2026 per #49 ORDER (mmw)
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Filing 45
ORDER: The unopposed motion of Plaintiff, Priscilla A. Ellis, for extension of time is DENIED without prejudice to the right to reassert it at such time as counsel have complied with the Court's order regarding admission to practice and filed an appropriate motion for leave to amend to which a copy of the proposed amended complaint is attached. See LOCAL CIV. R. 15.1. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 3/11/2026) (saw)
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Filing 44
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (60) days to file a second amended complaint, and a sixty (60) day extension for Defendants to respond(), Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File filed by Priscilla A Ellis (Roberts, James)
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Filing 43
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James Roberts on behalf of Priscilla A Ellis. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Roberts, James)
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Filing 42
ORDER: The Court ORDERS that by March 19, 2026, Defendants file their answer or other response to the amended complaint. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/24/2026) (mmw)
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Filing 41
ORDER REGARDING COUNSEL: The Court ORDERS that by March 17, 2026, counsel for Plaintiff, Priscilla A. Ellis, take appropriate steps to be admitted to the bar of this Court or to appear pro hac vice, and Plaintiff designate as local counsel an attorney who meets the requirements of LOC. CIV. R. 83.10. (Ordered by Judge Mark Pittman on 2/24/2026) (mmw)
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Filing 40
Notice of Substitution of Counsel by AUSA. Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ added as AUSA. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
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Filing 39
New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. (For court use only - links to the #national index and to the prior sanctions found within the #circuit index.) File to: appropriate staff attorney. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. All counsel and unrepresented parties are also reminded of the judge-specific requirement that they read and abide by (1) Dondi Properties Corp. v. Commerce Savings & Loan Assoc., 121 F.R.D. 284 (N.D. Tex. 1988);(2) the Local Civil Rules of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas;(3) the Texas Lawyers Creed;(4) the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct;and (5) Judge-Specific Requirements of Judge Pittman. (mmw)
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Filing 38
Case electronically transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:23-cv-00632. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should 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. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #2 Notice) (mmw).
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MINUTE ORDER granting #35 Motion to Transfer Case. The Court ORDERS transfer of this case to the Northern District of Texas. Venue is proper as to Plaintiff's FTCA claim only in the Northern District of Texas, where the alleged injuries took place, or in the Northern District of Minnesota, where Plaintiff is currently incarcerated. 28 U.S.C. 1402(b). "The location of the agency's headquarters office does not establish venue in this district." Simpson v. Fed. Bureau of Prisons, 496 F. Supp. 2d 187, 193 (D.D.C. 2007). Because the alleged events took place at FMC Carswell, the Northern District of Texas is the most proper venue.As to Plaintiff's Trafficking Victims Protection Act claim, the Court agrees that Holland v. United States, No. 25-cv-589, Dkt. 11 (D.D.C. July 29, 2025), provides the correct analysis. Naming the head of the BOP and high-level Government officials as Defendants does not "manufacture venue in the District of Columbia," when Plaintiff's allegations concern the actions of a BOP employee at FMC Carswell. Id. at 6-7. In light of the transfer of this case, the Court leaves it to the transferee court to set future deadlines in this case. See Dkt. 35 at 10-11. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/3/2026. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER. In light of the transfer of this case, the Court DIRECTS the Clerk of Court to terminate this action. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 2/3/2026. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 37
REPLY to opposition to motion re #35 Motion to Transfer Case filed by BETH REESE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 36
Memorandum in opposition to re #35 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Decl. of Dr. A. McLlaren, #2 Exhibit Exhibit to Decl.)(Golden, Deborah)[Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s)) (mmw).
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Filing 35
MOTION to Transfer Case by BETH REESE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ana C. Reyes: Pre-motion Conference held on 12/9/2025. (Court Reporter: Christine Asif) (zcdw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER. As stated at today's pre-motion conference, the parties shall submit a joint status report indicating agreement to transfer this case to the Northern District of Texas or, alternately, Defendants shall file a motion to transfer on or before January 12, 2026. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 12/9/2025. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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NOTICE of Hearing: Pre-motion Conference set for 12/9/2025 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 12 before Judge Ana C. Reyes. (zcdw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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ENTERED IN ERROR.......Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Motion Hearing reset for 10:00 AM on 12/5/2025 in Courtroom 12 before Judge Ana C. Reyes. Please make note of the change in hearing start time. (zcdw) Modified on 11/21/2025 (zcdw). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER. In light of the lapse in government appropriations, the Court ORDERS the parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy within four days of the resumption of government operations to schedule the previously ordered pre-motion conference. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 10/08/2025. (lcacr2) Modified on 10/14/2025 (zcll). [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to contact the Courtroom Deputy ([email protected]) to schedule a pre-motion conference the week of October 6, 2025. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 09/25/2025. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 34
NOTICE of PRE-MOTION STATEMENT by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (Golden, Deborah) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Pre-Motion Statement by BETH REESE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Bartholomew, Tabitha) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 32
NOTICE of Appearance by Becks Kolins on behalf of PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (Kolins, Becks) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Answer to complaint due by 10/20/2025. (zcdw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 31
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #25 Amended Complaint by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 30
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Tabitha Bartholomew on behalf of BETH REESE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Substituting for attorney Diana Valdivia (Bartholomew, Tabitha) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant the United States' #31 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The Court ORDERS that the United States' response to the Complaint is due October 20, 2025. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 09/08/2025. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER granting the United States' #29 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. The United States shall respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint on or before September 10, 2025. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 08/08/2025. (lcacr2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 29
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Amended Complaint by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Valdivia, Diana) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Additional Page(s)) (mmw).
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Filing 28
NOTICE of Appearance by Diana Viggiano Valdivia on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Valdivia, Diana) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 27
NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-01337 and 1:25-cv-02231. (Golden, Deborah) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 26
SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to PAM BONDI, FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT SECTION, BETH REESE, and U.S. ATTORNEY OFFFICE (Attachments: #1 Notice and Consent)(zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 summons) (mmw).
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Filing 24
REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. Related document: Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,, Order on Motion to Amend/Correct. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(Golden, Deborah)[Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 summons, #2 summons, #3 summons) (mmw).
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Filing 25
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS.(zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's #23 Motion to Amend the Complaint is GRANTED, and her #20 #21 Motions for Summary Judgment are denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 5/16/25. (psu2) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 23
MOTION to Amend/Correct #1 Complaint by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Amended Complaint, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Golden, Deborah) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s)) (mmw).
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah Maxine Golden on behalf of PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (Golden, Deborah) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 21
MOTION for Summary Judgment by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 20
MOTION for Summary Judgment by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (mg) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 19
AFFIDAVIT of Mailing by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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SUMMONS (5) Issued as to MICHAEL CARR, EVERTT COTTRELL, FBOP, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK B. GARLAND and U.S. Attorney General. Sent to Plaintiff by mail. (mg) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 17
REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS.(mg) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #13 Motion for Order to Show Cause construed as a motion for extension of time for service. See document for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 5/13/2024. (lcsj) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 18
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 15
NOTICE of Change of Address by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 14
NOTICE of Change of Address by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 13
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(zdp) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Additional Page(s)) (mmw).
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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Plaintiff's response to show cause order and notice of change of address due by 4/6/2024. (zcdw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 12
ORDER denying #10 Motion for Summary Judgment and #11 Amended Motion for Summary Judgment. See order for details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 3/6/2024. (lcsj) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 11
Amended MOTION for Summary Judgment by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (znmw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 10
MOTION for Summary Judgment by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (znmw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 8
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re Staff Notes Sent to PRISCILLA A. ELLIS; Resent to New Address: PRISCILLA A. ELLIS, R#03260180, FTC OKLAHOMA CITY FEDERAL TRANSFER CENTER, P.O. BOX 898801, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73189. (ztth)[Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Change of Address by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (zcb) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 7
NOTICE by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (ztth) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiff's #6 Motion to Amend is DENIED without prejudice. The Clerk's office is directed to docket the [6-1] exhibit to Plaintiff's Motion to Amend as a notice. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 7/26/2023. (lcsj) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 6
MOTION to Amend/Correct by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (Attachment: #1 Exhibit)(ztth) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Exhibit(s)) (mmw).
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Case Assigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes. (znmw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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MINUTE ORDER granting #5 Plaintiff's Motion to Reopen Case. In light of Plaintiff's payment of the full filing fee, the Clerk of Court shall reopen this civil action and randomly assign the case to a district judge for further proceedings. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/8/2023. (psu1) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing fee received: $ 402, receipt number: 204582. (zsl) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 5
MOTION to Reopen Case by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (zsl) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 4
ORDER DISMISSING PRO SE CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Ordered that the application of the plaintiff to proceed in forma pauperis #2 is denied. This is a final appealable Order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 04/17/2023. (zcb) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 3
PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS (zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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Filing 2
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (mmw).
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against MICHAEL CARR, EVERTT COTTRELL, FBOP, FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, MERRICK GARLAND filed by PRISCILLA A. ELLIS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.] (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/17/2026: #1 Additional Page(s), #2 Additional Page(s)) (mmw).
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Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 3/2/2023. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zrtw) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 2/17/2026.]
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