Case: United States of America v. Ector County Independent School District

7:70-cv-00064 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: Aug. 24, 1970

Clearinghouse coding in progress

Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.] This is a lawsuit in which the United States sued the Ector County Independent School District, alleging that the district had failed to fully desegregate their school system. The case was filed on August 24, 1970, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.

 

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Committee, Tri-Ethnic (Texas)

Dimsey, Dennis J. (Texas)

Douglas, James M. (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Atkins, Michael Douglas (Texas)

Atkins, Mike (Texas)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

82-01444

Opinion

US v. Crucial

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Dec. 29, 1983

Dec. 29, 1983

Order/Opinion

722 F.2d 1182

378

7:70-cv-00064

Joint Motion to Dismiss

May 12, 2010

May 12, 2010

Pleading / Motion / Brief
381

7:70-cv-00064

Order to Dismiss

June 2, 2010

June 2, 2010

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

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Docket for: United States Of America v. Ector County Independent School District
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253 May 4, 2005

Manual Docket Sheet (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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253 May 4, 2005

ORDER, ( Status Conference set for 6/30/2005 04:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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254 May 16, 2005

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John P. Buchdo, Javier M. Guzman on behalf of United States Of America (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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255 May 31, 2005

Sealed Document filed (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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256 June 30, 2005

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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257 June 30, 2005

ORDER on Statement of the Case and Advisory to the Parties. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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258 June 30, 2005

ORDER for Briefing and Setting Schedule, ( Miscellaneous Hearing set for 11/29/2005 04:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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260 June 30, 2005

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert A. Junell: Status Conference held on 6/30/2005 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Todd Anderson.)(sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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259 July 1, 2005

NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER re 258 Order, Set Hearings. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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261 July 8, 2005

ORDER, ( Miscellaneous Hearing set for 11/29/2005 04:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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262 July 8, 2005

ORDER GRANTING 256 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. (fee paid) Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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263 Sept. 15, 2005

MOTION to Amend 259 Order, 258 Order, Set Hearings by United States Of America, Ector County Independent School District, CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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264 Sept. 16, 2005

ORDER, ( Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/2/2006 05:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.), Motions terminated: 263 MOTION to Amend/Correct 259 Order, 258 Order, Set Hearings filed by CRUCIAL, United States Of America, Ector County Independent School District.. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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265 Sept. 20, 2005

NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER re 264 Order,, Set Hearings,, Terminate Motions,, ( Evidentiary Hearing set for 3/5/2006 05:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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266 Sept. 28, 2005

MOTION for Unitary Status (document to large to scan) by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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267 Sept. 29, 2005

MOTION for leave of Court to Conduct Depositions upon Oral Examination by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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268 Sept. 29, 2005

NOTICE by CRUCIAL of Attorney-in-Charge is David G. Hinojosa (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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269 Oct. 6, 2005

ORDER DENYING 267 Motion for Leave of Court to Conduct Depositions upon Oral Examination Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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270 Oct. 14, 2005

MOTION for Reconsideration re 269 Order on Motion for Leave of Court to Conduct Depositions upon Oral Examination by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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271 Oct. 18, 2005

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Ector County Independent School District, re 270 MOTION for Reconsideration re 269 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Intervenor Plaintiff CRUCIAL (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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272 Oct. 25, 2005

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 259 Order by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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273 Oct. 25, 2005

ORDER DENYING 270 Motion for Reconsideration Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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274 Oct. 26, 2005

ORDER GRANTING 272 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply within one week Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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275 Oct. 28, 2005

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by United States Of America, re 266 MOTION for Unitary Status filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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276 Nov. 4, 2005

MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation on Response to Motion for Unitary Status by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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277 Nov. 4, 2005

ORDER GRANTING 276 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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278 Nov. 4, 2005

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by CRUCIAL, re 266 MOTION for Unitary Status filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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279 Nov. 4, 2005

APPENDIX to 278 Response in Opposition to Motion by CRUCIAL. (Document to large and not scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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280 Nov. 30, 2005

ANNUAL STATUS REPORT by Ector County Independent School District. (Document too large and not scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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281 Jan. 11, 2006

ORDER AND ADVISORY regarding employment of Dr. Moses as Mediator. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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282 Jan. 17, 2006

E.C.I.S.D. Desegregation Study Update, 2005 (document too large and not scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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283 Jan. 24, 2006

ORDER AND ADVISORY to submit agreed scheduling order within 10 days. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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284 Jan. 26, 2006

MOTION to Remove UIL from Service List by University Interscholastic League (UIL). (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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285 Jan. 27, 2006

ORDER GRANTING 284 Motion to Remove UIL from Service List Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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286 Jan. 30, 2006

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kevin R. Amer on behalf of United States Of America (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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287 Feb. 8, 2006

AGREED SCHEDULING ORDER, oral arguments on 6/15/06.. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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288 Feb. 10, 2006

MOTION to Remove from Service List by Lubbock Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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289 Feb. 10, 2006

ORDER GRANTING 288 Motion to Remove from Service List Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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290 Feb. 10, 2006

ORDER RESETTING, ( Evidentiary Hearing reset for 6/15/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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291 Feb. 16, 2006

MOTION to Appoint Mediator, Maree Sneed by Ector County Independent School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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292 Feb. 17, 2006

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by United States Of America, re 291 MOTION to Appoint Expert filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District; alternate mediators submitted, Dr. Beatriz Arias or Dr. Richard Hunter. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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293 Feb. 21, 2006

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by CRUCIAL, re 291 MOTION to Appoint Expert filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District ; and in support of mediators proposed by United States (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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294 March 3, 2006

ORDER APPOINTING PAUL SADLER, MEDIATOR, Motions terminated: MOOTING 291 MOTION to Appoint Expert filed by Ector County Independent School District.. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

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295 May 2, 2006

JOINT MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order 287 Order by United States Of America, Ector County Independent School District, CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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296 May 5, 2006

AGREED ORDER GRANTING 295 Motion to Amend/Correct ; oral arguments on 8/15/06 if necessary Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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297 June 12, 2006

AGREED SCHEDULING ORDER re 296 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, ( Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/15/2006 10:00 AM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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298 June 16, 2006

JOINT MOTION for Settlement and Entry of Consent Order by Ector County Independent School District, CRUCIAL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Consent Order, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B-E)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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299 July 7, 2006

Response to IDRA Report and MOTION for Further Relief by CRUCIAL. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandun In Support, # 2 Exhibits)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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300 July 18, 2006

MOTION to Strike 299 MOTION for Further Relief by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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301 July 18, 2006

Memorandum in Support, filed by Ector County Independent School District, re 300 MOTION to Strike 299 MOTION for Further Relief filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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302 July 24, 2006

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Carlos Gerardo Becerra by on behalf of CRUCIAL, MALDEF. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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303 July 24, 2006

REPLY to Response to IDRA Report and RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to Motion, filed by United States Of America, re 299 MOTION for Further Relief filed by Intervenor Plaintiff CRUCIAL (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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304 July 27, 2006

ORDER GRANTING 302 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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305 Aug. 3, 2006

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by CRUCIAL, re 300 MOTION to Strike 299 MOTION for Further Relief filed by Defendant Ector County Independent School District (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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306 Aug. 10, 2006

ORDER RESETTING, ( Evidentiary Hearing reset for 8/15/2006 04:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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307 Aug. 11, 2006

ORDER Denying Motion for Continuance. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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308 Aug. 14, 2006

MOTION to Continue Evidentiary Hearing by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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309 Aug. 15, 2006

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert A. Junell: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/15/2006 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Todd Anderson.)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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310 Aug. 15, 2006

ORDER on Statement of the Case and Advisory to the Parties. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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311 Aug. 15, 2006

CONSENT ORDER AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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312 Aug. 31, 2006

ORDER, ( Attorney Fee Hearing set for 11/20/2006 01:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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313 Oct. 2, 2006

BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Law Regarding Opening of a 3rd High School by CRUCIAL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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314 Oct. 2, 2006

MOTION for Attorney Fees by CRUCIAL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit 2)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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315 Oct. 2, 2006

BRIEF On Issued of 3rd High School by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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316 Oct. 10, 2006

MOTION to Continue Attorney Fees Hearing by United States Of America. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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317 Oct. 11, 2006

ORDER RESETTING, Motions terminated: GRANTING 316 MOTION to Continue filed by United States Of America., ( Attorney Fees Hearing reset for 11/13/2006 05:00 PM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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318 Oct. 17, 2006

RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Ector County Independent School District, re 314 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by Intervenor Plaintiff CRUCIAL (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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319 Oct. 24, 2006

AFFIDAVIT in Support of 318 Response to Motion by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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320 Nov. 8, 2006

MOTION for Leave to File Affidavits by Ector County Independent School District. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Errata B, # 3 Exhibit C)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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321 Nov. 9, 2006

Letter/Correspondence from Tri-Ethnic Committee. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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322 Nov. 9, 2006

ORDER GRANTING 320 Motion for Leave to File Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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323 Nov. 13, 2006

MOTION for Leave to File Declarations by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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324 Nov. 13, 2006

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert A. Junell: Attorney Fees Hearing and status of 3rd high school held on 11/13/2006 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Todd Anderson.)(sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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325 Nov. 13, 2006

EXHIBITS by Ector County Independent School District.. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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326 Nov. 27, 2006

ORDER DENYING re 313 Brief ON 3rd High School filed by CRUCIAL, Motions terminated: GRANTING 314 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by CRUCIAL for $63,488.11 and costs.. Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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327 Jan. 26, 2007

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/02/2009)

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328 Jan. 26, 2007

NOTICE of Change of Address by David Hinojosa and Nina Perales for CRUCIAL, MALDEF (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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329 Feb. 2, 2007

ORDER GRANTING 327 Motion for Extension of Time to File to February 26, 2007 Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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330 Feb. 26, 2007

NOTICE OF APPEAL by CRUCIAL. Filing fee $ 455. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 10 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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331 Feb. 27, 2007

Letter/Correspondence to Marcia Johnson regarding non-admittance. (sm, ) Modified on 9/3/2009 to correct date(sm, ). (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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332 Feb. 27, 2007

Letter/Correspondence to James M. Douglas regarding non-admittance. (sm, ) Modified on 9/3/2009 to correct date (sm, ). (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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333 Feb. 27, 2007

Transmittal Letter/Correspondence to 5th Circuit with Notice of Appeal. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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334 March 23, 2007

USCA Appeal Info Sheet received. USCA Case Number 7-50324 for 330 Notice of Appeal, filed by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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335 April 25, 2007

LETTER NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Dennis J. Dimsey on behalf of United States Of America (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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336 June 22, 2007

Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE Dismissing for Want of Prosecution 330 Notice of Appeal, filed by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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337 June 29, 2007

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COURT (Volume 1 of 2) (too large to be scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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338 June 29, 2007

ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COURT (Volume 2 of 2) (too large to be scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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339 Aug. 2, 2007

Letter/Correspondence to CRUCIAL to pick up exhibits. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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340 Aug. 2, 2007

Letter to Ector County Independent School District to pick up exhibits (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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341 Aug. 9, 2007

EXHIBIT RECEIPT by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/03/2009)

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342 Oct. 3, 2007

EXHIBITS DESTROYED for CRUCIAL, MALDEF. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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343 June 27, 2008

Annual Report to the Court-June 2008 (volume 1 of 3)(document too large to be scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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344 June 27, 2008

Annual Report to the Court-June 2008 (volume 2 of 3)(document too large to be scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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345 June 27, 2008

Annual Report to the Court-June 2008 (volume 3 of 3)(document too large to be scanned) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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346 July 16, 2008

Annual Report to the Court-June 2008 (Supplement Tab 18) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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347 Aug. 6, 2008

Annual Report to the Court-June 2008 (Supplement Tab 13) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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348 Aug. 22, 2008

Annual Report to the Court- June 2008 (Supplement Tab 12) (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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349 May 20, 2009

MOTION to Dismiss by Ector County Independent School District. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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350 May 26, 2009

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 349 MOTION to Dismiss by CRUCIAL. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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351 May 27, 2009

ORDER, Set Motion Hearing for 349 MOTION to Dismiss ( Motion Hearing set for 8/25/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Robert A. Junell.). Signed by Judge Robert A. Junell. (sm, ) (Entered: 09/08/2009)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

School Desegregation

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 24, 1970

Plaintiffs

Attorney Organizations:

MALDEF

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 7:70-cv-00064

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 82-01444

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