Space Exploration Technologies Corp v. Bell et al
Plaintiff: Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, SpaceX and Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Defendant: Carol Bell, in her official capacity as Administrative Law Judge of the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, James McHenry, in his official capacity as Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, Merrick B. Garland, in his official capacity as U.S. Attorney General, Carol Bell, James McHenry and Merrick B. Garland
Case Number: 1:2023cv00137
Filed: September 15, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Rolando Olvera
Referring Judge: Ignacio Torteya
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Constitutionality of State Statute(s)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 13, 2023 Filing 29 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Answer Deadline Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/4/2023. (Cholera, Kuntal)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #11 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1)
November 6, 2023 Filing 27 REPLY in Support of #23 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (Warrick, Laura)
November 3, 2023 Filing 26 SURREPLY to #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, RESPONSE in Opposition to #23 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Liao, Cynthia) .
October 31, 2023 Filing 25 RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to All Defendants, filed.(Warrick, Laura)
October 25, 2023 Filing 24 REPLY in Support of #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corp.. (Warrick, Laura)
October 25, 2023 Filing 23 MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive ReliefMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 11/15/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura) Modified on 10/26/2023 (JacquelineMata, 4).
October 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER entered. The Court rescinds its prior Order (Dkt. No. 21) (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1)
October 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Rescinded per docket entry # 22. ORDER entered re: #20 RESPONSE in Opposition. Defendants' attorneys are required to file an affidavit certifying they have read and understand the Court's local rules by October 24, 2023. (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1) Modified on 10/23/2023 (SaraCelis, 1).
October 17, 2023 Filing 20 RESPONSE in Opposition to #11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry. (Attachments: #1 Ruisanchez Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Liao, Cynthia)
October 2, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher D. Pineda on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Pineda, Christopher)
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #15 Motion for Cynthia Liao to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1)
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Kuntal Cholera to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified. (SaraCelis, 1)
September 28, 2023 Filing 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kuntal Cholera (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/19/2023. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/29/2023: #1 Verified status for Motion Pro Hac Vice) (SaraCelis, 1).
September 28, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Cynthia Liao (Fee Exempt)Motions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/19/2023. (Liao, Cynthia) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/29/2023: #1 Verified status for Motion Pro Hac Vice) (SaraCelis, 1).
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER granting #5 Motion for Charles Connolly to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #4 Motion for James Tysse to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Ignacio Torteya, III) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #10 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages.(Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified.(JenniferLongoria, 1)
September 26, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION for Preliminary InjunctionMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura)
September 26, 2023 Filing 10 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess PagesMotions referred to Ignacio Torteya, III. by Space Exploration Technologies Corp., filed. Motion Docket Date 10/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Warrick, Laura)
September 26, 2023 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Cynthia Liao on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Liao, Cynthia)
September 26, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Kuntal Cholera on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Cholera, Kuntal)
September 26, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Kuntal Cholera on behalf of Carol Bell, Merrick B. Garland, James McHenry, filed. (Cholera, Kuntal)
September 18, 2023 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to 1.) Carol Bell, 2.) Merrick B. Garland, 3.) James McHenry, 4.) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (JenniferLongoria, 1)
September 15, 2023 Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Charles Connolly (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30517424) by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/6/2023. (Warrick, Laura) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/18/2023: #1 verified status) (DahlilaRodriguez, 1).
September 15, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for James Tysse (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30517325) by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/6/2023. (Warrick, Laura) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/18/2023: #1 verified status) (DahlilaRodriguez, 1).
September 15, 2023 Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, filed.(Warrick, Laura)
September 15, 2023 Filing 2 Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, United States Attorney Southern District of Texas, filed. (Attachments: #1 Summons - Request for Issuance, #2 Summons - Request for Issuance, #3 Summons - Request for Issuance)(Warrick, Laura)
September 15, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXSDC-30516966) filed by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Warrick, Laura)

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