McRorey et al v. Merrick B. Garland et al
Plaintiff: Ethan McRorey, Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners of America, Inc. and Gun Owners Foundation
Defendant: Merrick B. Garland and Federal Bureau of Investigation
Case Number: 7:2023cv00047
Filed: May 12, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed C O'Connor
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Goodnature, Taisa)
June 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Sur-reply filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland re: #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Injunction (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s) of Brian Allen Barker) (Goodnature, Taisa)
June 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER...Before the Court is Defendants Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply and Declaration in Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and/or Permanent Injunction (ECF No. #21 ), filed June 1, 2023. Having reviewed the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and is hereby GRANTED. (The requesting party must file the document with the clerk.) (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 6/2/2023) (wxc)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply & Declaration in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, and/or Permanent Injunction filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland (Attachments: #1 Proposed Sur-Reply, #2 Declaration(s) of Brian Allen Barker, #3 Proposed Order) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 REPLY filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey re: #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Injunction (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s) Supplemental Dec. of Ethan McRorey, #2 Declaration(s) Supplemental Dec. of Kaylee Flores) (Stamboulieh, Stephen)
May 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief not to exceed 15 pages in length filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Stamboulieh, Stephen)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #4 ...Before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to be relieved, in part, from Local Rule 83.10 (ECF No. #4 ), filed on May 12, 2023. Having reviewed the Motion, the Court finds that it should be and is hereby GRANTED. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/24/2023) (wxc)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #12 ...Before the Court are Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (ECF No. #12 ), filed May 22, 2023; and Defendants' Corrected Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (ECF No. 13-2), filed May 22, 2023. The Motion is hereby GRANTED. Defendants are hereby granted leave to file an opposition brief not to exceed thirty pages. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/24/2023) (wxc)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ELECTRONIC ORDER granting #10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David G. Browne. 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 Reed C. O'Connor on 5/24/2023) (chmb)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Errata re: #14 Response/Objection, filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland (Attachments: #1 Corrected Declaration) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 RESPONSE filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland re: #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Injunction (Attachments: #1 Declaration(s) of David Alan Fazzini, #2 Proposed Order) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE of Errata re: #11 Notice of Attorney Appearance, #12 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland (Attachments: #1 Corrected Notice of Attorney Appearance, #2 Corrected Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages, #3 Corrected Proposed Order) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Taisa M. Goodnature on behalf of Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Goodnature, Taisa)
May 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-13747370) filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Cert of Good Standing)Attorney David G Browne added to party Kaylee Flores(pty:pla), Attorney David G Browne added to party Gun Owners Foundation(pty:pla), Attorney David G Browne added to party Gun Owners of America, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney David G Browne added to party Ethan McRorey(pty:pla) (Browne, David)
May 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Plaintiffs' Notice in Response to the Court's May 12, 2023 Order re: #6 Order Setting Deadline/Hearing,, filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey (Stamboulieh, Stephen) Modified docket text on 5/17/2023 (wxc).
May 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Summons issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation, Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (wxc)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (See Document #1 for image) by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (wxc)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER...Plaintiffs' motion does not indicate that the circumstances here justify proceeding without formal notice to Defendants. Thus, it does not appear that Plaintiffs seek an ex parte order. Accordingly, Plaintiffs must provide notice to Defendants of their request, and, no later than May 17, 2023, Plaintiffs must file a notice on the docket explaining the details of the notice they provide. Defendants are ORDERED to file any response to Plaintiffs' motion on or before May 22, 2023. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to file any reply on or before May 26, 2023. (Ordered by Judge Reed C. O'Connor on 5/12/2023) (wxc)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. File to: Judge O Connor. 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. (wxc)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION relieved from LR 83.10 "50 mile" requirement filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey (Stamboulieh, Stephen)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey re #2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Injunction (Stamboulieh, Stephen)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (), MOTION for Injunction filed by Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Ethan McRorey (Stamboulieh, Stephen)
May 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation, MERRICK B. GARLAND, in his official capacity as Attorney General of the United States filed by Ethan McRorey, Kaylee Flores, Gun Owners of America, Inc., Gun Owners Foundation. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13736685) 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) Dec of Megan Browning, #2 Exhibit(s) FBI Nics Outages, #3 Exhibit(s) FBI Erroneous Denial Statistics, #4 Exhibit(s) Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, #5 Exhibit(s) FBI SOP 5.5.5, #6 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Ethan McRorey, #7 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Kaylee Flores, #8 Exhibit(s) Declaration of Hayden Haines, #9 proposed summons on AG, #10 proposed summons on Civil Process Clerk, #11 proposed summons on FBI, #12 Cover Sheet Civil Cover, #13 Certificate of Interested Persons) (Stamboulieh, Stephen)

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Plaintiff: Ethan McRorey
Represented By: Stephen Dean Stamboulieh
Represented By: Brandon Wilson Barnett
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Plaintiff: Kaylee Flores
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Plaintiff: Gun Owners of America, Inc.
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Defendant: Merrick B. Garland
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