Walz et al v. Abbott et al
| Tim Walz, Keith Ellison and State of Minnesota |
| Greg Abbott and Manuel Trevino |
| United States of America |
| 1:2026cv00906 |
| August 18, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Fernando Rodriguez |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1361 Petition for Writ of Mandamus |
| None |
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Filing 44
AMENDED NOTICE OF DISMISSAL. The Notice dismisses Minnesota's causes of action without prejudice without court order. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this matter. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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| Filing 43 NOTICE OF DISMISSAL. Case terminated on 9/17/2026 (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE of Dismissal as to All Parties by Tim Walz, Keith Ellison, State of Minnesota, filed. (Middlecamp, Lindsey) |
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Filing 41
ORDER denying as moot #25 MOTION to Dismiss #2 Complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim. ORDERED that by no later than October 6, 2025, Defendant Greg Abbott shall file an answer, motion, or other responsive pleading to Minnesota's First Amended Complaint for Declaratory, Injunctive, and Mandamus Relief (Doc. 39). (Answer due by 10/6/2026) (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1)
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| Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition to #25 MOTION to Dismiss #2 Complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim, filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Peter J. Farrell, #2 Exhibit A) (Svendsen, Kimberly) |
| Filing 39 First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Greg Abbott filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (Svendsen, Kimberly) |
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Filing 38
ORDER granting #36 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. ORDERED that by no later than September 22, 2026, Defendant Manuel Trevino shall file an answer, motion, or other responsive pleading. Answer due by 9/22/2026.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (mp1)
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| Filing 37 NOTICE by Greg Abbott, filed. (Ezell, Trevor) |
| Filing 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Brief by Manuel Trevino, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/24/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Granting) (Lopez, Daniel) |
| Filing 35 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Greg Abbott, filed. (Ezell, Trevor) |
| Filing 34 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by State of Minnesota, filed. (Svendsen, Kimberly) |
| Filing 33 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Manuel Trevino, filed. (Lopez, Daniel) |
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Filing 32
ORDER granting #31 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk of Court is directed to remove Jason T. Bramow as counsel in this matter.Attorney Jason Tyler Bramow terminated..(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bav1)
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| Filing 31 MOTION for Jason T. Bramow to Withdraw as Attorney by Greg Abbott, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/21/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Bramow, Jason) |
| Filing 30 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: #29 Transcript,. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) |
| Filing 29 TRANSCRIPT re: Motion Hearing held on August 25, 2026 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sheila Perales. Ordering Party Ms. Middlecamp and Mr. Bramow Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2026., filed. (seh1) |
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Filing 28
ORDER denying #8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court concludes that Minnesota has failed to satisfy the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 to warrant the issuance of a temporary restraining order. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Main Document 28 replaced on 8/26/2026) (bce1).
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| Filing 27 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Governor Greg Abbott for Transcript of Hearing on Plaintiff's Application for Temporary Restraining Order on 8/25/2026 before Hon. Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sheila Perales, filed. (Bramow, Jason) |
| Filing 26 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by State of Minnesota for Transcript of August 25, 2026 Hearing before Hon. Fernando Rodriguez Jr.. Hourly turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sheila Perales, filed. (Middlecamp, Lindsey) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss #2 Complaint for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim by Greg Abbott, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/15/2026. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Ezell, Trevor) |
| Filing 24 REPLY to Response to #8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Keith Ellison, State of Minnesota, Tim Walz. (Attachments: #1 Montes Declaration, #2 Lyfoung Declaration) (bce1) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Leave to file a reply to Defendant Greg Abbott's response. The Clerk of Court is directed to file the proposed reply as a new docket entry. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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| Filing 22 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief and Supplemental Declarations by Keith Ellison, State of Minnesota, Tim Walz, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/15/2026. (Attachments: #1 Reply Brief, #2 Montes Declaration, #3 Lyfoung Declaration) (Middlecamp, Lindsey) |
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Kimberly Ann Svendsen and George Chapman Lobb f/Plaintiffs; Trevor Wayne Ezell and Jason Tyler Bramow f/Defendant Abott; Daniel Nemecio Lopez and Juan Antonio Gonzalez f/Defendant Trevino; (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 12:59-2:12]. MOTION HEARING held on 8/25/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed Counsel regarding #8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order; discussion held; motion taken under consideration. Court adjourned. (bce1) |
| Filing 21 STATEMENT by United States of America, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Venezia, Jill) |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE in Opposition to #8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Greg Abbott. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Proposed Order) (Ezell, Trevor) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Trevor W. Ezell on behalf of Greg Abbott, filed. (Ezell, Trevor) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Jason T. Bramow on behalf of Greg Abbott, filed. (Bramow, Jason) |
| Filing 17 RESPONSE to #8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , filed by Manuel Trevino. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Lopez, Daniel) |
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Filing 16
ORDER entered. The parties shall appear for a hearing on the Application for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 8) on August 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The Court shall conduct the hearing in person. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel N. Lopez on behalf of Manuel Trevino, filed. (Lopez, Daniel) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Setting. Parties notified. Telephone Conference set for 8/19/2026 at 02:00 PM by telephone before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr, filed. (bce1) |
| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Telephonic Appearances: Kimberly Ann Svendsen, Lindsey E Middlecamp, Peter Joseph Farrell, and George Chapman Lobb f/Plaintiffs; Jason Bramow f/Defendant Abott; Daniel Nemecio Lopez and Juan Gonzalez f/Defendant Trevino; (ERO: Dahlila Rodriguez) (Law Clerk: Will Rocci) [Court time: 2:03-2:11]. TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 8/19/2026. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed parties regarding pending Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; discussion held. Defendants' Responses due by noon 8/24/2026. Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2026 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. Court adjourned. (bce1) |
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Filing 13
ORDER granting #7 Motion for Lindsey Elise Middlecamp to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting #6 Motion for Kimberly Ann Svendsen to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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Filing 11
ORDER granting #5 Motion for Peter Joseph Farrell to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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Filing 10
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 10/27/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (sac1)
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| Filing 9 CLERKS NOTICE Regarding Consent to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge. Parties notified, filed. (sac1) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by State of Minnesota, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Affidavit Johnson Declaration, #3 Exhibit Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit Exhibit E, #8 Exhibit Exhibit F, #9 Exhibit Exhibit G, #10 Exhibit Exhibit H, #11 Exhibit Exhibit I, #12 Proposed Order TRO Proposed Order) (Lobb, George) |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lindsey MIddlecamp (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36617763) by State of Minnesota, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (Lobb, George) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/18/2026: #1 verification of Motion for Pro Hac Vice) (sac1). |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Kimberly Svendsen (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36617716) by State of Minnesota, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (Lobb, George) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/18/2026: #1 verification of Motion for Pro Hac Vice) (sac1). |
| Filing 5 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Peter Farrell (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-36617666) by State of Minnesota, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/8/2026. (Lobb, George) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/18/2026: #1 verification of Motion for Pro Hac Vice) (sac1). |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Greg Abbott, Manuel Trevino. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (dm4) |
| Filing 3 Civil Cover Sheet by State of Minnesota, filed. (Lobb, George) |
| Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs filed by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A) (Lobb, George) |
| Filing 1 Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: #1 Additional Summons) (Lobb, George) |
| Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The selected Magistrate Judge is not assigned to this case until a District Judge refers the case or a motion or the parties consent to jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge. Once a referral has been made, the name of the referral judge will appear at the top of the docket sheet. (sac1) |
| Filing fee received on 8/18/2026: $405.00, receipt number ATXSDC-36616638, filed. (apj4) |
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