Ayala v. Ft Worth P.D. S.W.A.T. et al
Plaintiff: David Emmanuel Ayala
Defendant: Forth Worth PD S.W.AT and Fort Worth S.W.A.T
Case Number: 4:2026cv00342
Filed: March 23, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Pet/Other: Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 14, 2026 Filing 11 FINAL JUDGMENT: Consistent with the order of dismissal signed this date, the claims of Plaintiff, David Emmanuel Ayala, are DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/14/2026) (mmw)
May 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: Plaintiff's claims are DISMISSED pursuant to the authority of 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2) and 1915A(b). (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 5/14/2026) (mmw)
May 14, 2026 Filing 9 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Forth Worth PD S.W.AT, Fort Worth S.W.A.T filed by David Emmanuel Ayala. 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. (mmw)
May 14, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:10, 11. Thu May 14 11:12:30 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER TO REPLEAD: David Emmanuel Ayala must address the following deficiency: The Court has reviewed the complaint filed by Plaintiff, David Emmanuel Ayala, and finds that he should be required to replead to identify the defendants he is seeking to hold liable and to state the facts upon which he bases his claims against each of them. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 30 days. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/20/2026) (Attachments: #1 Amended Complaint) (jnp)
April 20, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:8. Mon Apr 20 10:20:31 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 17, 2026 Filing 7 FILING FEE ORDER: Plaintiff's #6 application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Order For Partial Filing Fee in amount of $18.33 with a balance of $331.67 remaining. Clerk to mail this order to the attention of the Inmate Trust Fund Department at the facility where the inmate resides. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 4/17/2026) (mmw)
April 17, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:7. Tarrant County inmate accounting department Fri Apr 17 15:42:32 CDT 2026 (crt)
April 16, 2026 Filing 6 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis with certificate of inmate trust account filed by David Emmanuel Ayala (wxc) Modified docket text on 4/27/2026 (jnp).
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY: David Emmanuel Ayala must address the following deficiency: he has not paid the applicable $405.00 filing fee or filed a proper application to proceed in forma pauperis. Failure to comply with this order may lead to dismissal for failure to prosecute pursuant to FRCvP 41(b). Deadline to cure the deficiency is 4/22/2026. (Ordered by Chief District Judge Reed O'Connor on 3/23/2026) (Attachments: #1 IFP) (mmw)
March 23, 2026 Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (mmw)
March 23, 2026 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) 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. (mmw)
March 23, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by David Emmanuel Ayala (mmw)
March 23, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Ft Worth P.D. Gang Unit Task Force, Ft Worth P.D. S.W.A.T. filed by David Emmanuel Ayala. 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. (mmw)
March 23, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:3, 4. Mon Mar 23 13:32:11 CDT 2026 (crt)
March 23, 2026 ***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Mon Mar 23 14:32:12 CDT 2026 (crt)

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