Case: Garza v. Vera

7:18-cv-00046 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Feb. 21, 2018

Closed Date: May 12, 2021

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Case Summary

This is a case about the constitutionality of electioneering and property use policies adopted by Starr County, Texas.   On January 8, 2018, Starr County adopted an order (the “County Order”) banning electioneering on all property owned by, or under the control of, the County.  After the County failed to address multiple requests for clarifications on the meaning and practical implementation of the County Order, on February 21, 2018, two politically active Starr County residents filed a lawsuit…

This is a case about the constitutionality of electioneering and property use policies adopted by Starr County, Texas.  

On January 8, 2018, Starr County adopted an order (the “County Order”) banning electioneering on all property owned by, or under the control of, the County.  After the County failed to address multiple requests for clarifications on the meaning and practical implementation of the County Order, on February 21, 2018, two politically active Starr County residents filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Starr County, the Commissioners of Starr County, the District Attorney and County Attorney for Starr County and the Sheriff for Starr County.  The plaintiffs claimed that the County Order violated their right to engage in electioneering, a form of political speech protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Election Code.  Represented by attorneys from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund and the Texas Civil Rights Project, the plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees.  The following day, the plaintiffs moved for a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) to enjoin the County and its employees from implementing or enforcing the County Order.  The defendants submitted a brief in response to the TRO application and argued that the Order at issue was superseded by a new policy of Starr County enacted on February 12, 2018 (the “February Use Policy”), which established regulations on how the defendant's  property may be used and forbid improper uses.  

The court held a hearing on February 26, 2018 on plaintiffs’ application for emergency relief and made a preliminary ruling that the County Order was unconstitutionally vague and invalid and announced it would issue an order on the TRO application within the next day. 

On February 28, 2018, the court issued a written decision granting in part and denying in part the plaintiffs’ TRO application. 309 F. Supp. 3d 454.  The court found that the February Use Policy controlled over the original County Order and was the subject of plaintiffs’ application for TRO.  The court also determined that the plaintiffs were not likely to prevail on the merits of their claim that provisions of the February Use Policy regulating use of County parking lots violated the First Amendment since the restrictions were likely reasonable in light of the County’s concerns.  However, the court found that the plaintiffs were likely to prevail on the merits of their claim that provisions of the February Use Policy that required a permit for use of any “common areas” of County property violated the First Amendment.  The court temporarily enjoined implementation and enforcement of such section of the February Use Policy until the merits of the case were decided.

Throughout March and April 2018, the defendants adopted amended County property use policies and, on May 9, 2018, the County also adopted new supplemental electioneering regulations (the “Electioneering Regulations”), which (i) prohibited all speech and assembly on county property, including on sidewalks and in grassy areas, during County holidays, (ii) imposed a permit application process for use of six (6) identified County properties, and (iii) prohibited electioneering on areas in county property such as sidewalks, lawns, and grassy areas that are outside the 100-foot perimeter area where electioneering activities are restricted under the Texas Election Code.  During this time period, the plaintiffs filed amended complaints alleging that the revised use policies and the Electioneering Regulations were unconstitutional and illegal restraints on speech, unconstitutionally overbroad, and not reasonable time, place and manner regulations.

On May 21, 2018, the plaintiffs filed a second application for a TRO order to enjoin the County and its employees from implementing or enforcing the revised use policies restricting plaintiffs’ right to speak and assemble peaceably on County property, including on the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The defendants’ responded that it would not prohibit public gatherings honoring veterans at any County cemetery, memorial or park on Memorial Day.  On May 25, 2018, the court issued an order on limited issue. The court did not rule on the merits of plaintiffs’ request for a second TRO but, given the defendants’ agreement not to restrict gatherings on Memorial Day, ordered that public gatherings honoring veterans at any County cemetery, memorial, or park be permitted on May 28, 2018 (Memorial Day).  

On June 5, 2018, the court held a hearing on plaintiffs’ second application for emergency relief.  The defendants agreed to enact further changes to the use policies and Electioneering Regulations.  As a result, the court denied the plaintiff’s second TRO application and allowed the defendants 30 days to enact such changes.  The plaintiffs were allowed 30 days thereafter in which to further amend its complaint to specifically identify the provisions to which plaintiffs object and the relief requested.  

On June 25, 2018, the defendants adopted a further revised Building and Property Use Policy (the “June 25 Policy”) and further revised electioneering regulations (the “June 25 Electioneering Regulations”).  The plaintiffs filed their fourth amended complaint on July 25, 2018 arguing that the June 25 Policy and June 25 Electioneering Regulations violated the First Amendment and were unconstitutionally overbroad, vague and not a reasonable time, place and manner regulation of speech.  In particular, the plaintiffs argued that the latest revised polices imposed a burdensome permit application process on residents who sought to use the six (6) named County buildings and facilities, including surrounding greens and lawns, and prohibited use of the County properties on County holidays.  The permit application process required that an applicant be at least 21 years of age; pay an application deposit; apply at least 30 days in advance of the planned date to speak or assemble at the identified County properties; sign a release of liability; have the applicant’s signature notarized by a Texas notary public; pay after-hours fees of $25 per hour; and pay a $50 deposit that “may” be refunded at the discretion of the County.  To use the County Courthouse or lawns, an additional deposit of up to $1,000 could be imposed at the discretion of the County judge.  The plaintiffs also argued that the June 25 Electioneering Regulations violated the Texas Election Code because electioneering, but no other type of speech or assembly, was prohibited on County lawns and grassy areas outside the 100-foot zone where electioneering activities may be restricted under the Texas Election Code and imposed criminal penalties to those who violate the regulations.

On August 14, 2018, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim.  On August 16, 2018, the plaintiffs sought leave to file a fifth amended complaint to add a new plaintiff to the lawsuit – a Starr County resident under the age of 21 running for office in the November 2018 election.  On August 23, 2018, the court issued an order granting the plaintiffs’ unopposed motion for leave to amend its complaint and denying defendants’ motion to dismiss as moot.  The plaintiffs filed their fifth (and final) amended complaint on August 23, 2018 alleging that the June 25 Policy and June 25 Electioneering Regulations: (i) abridged plaintiffs’ free speech rights and right to assemble peaceably as guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution; (ii) violated the Equal Protection clause of U.S. Constitution because the policies infringed on the right of persons under the age of 21 to peaceably speak and assemble; (iii) violated Section 61.003 of the Texas Election Code; and (iv) constituted acts outside the authority of the defendant government officials.  The plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees.  

On September 10, 2018, the defendants filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings and argued they had a compelling interest in protecting County property and safe, unimpeded voter access to polling locations.  The defendants maintained that the policies adopted by the County were permissible regulations designed for the safety of pedestrians in parking areas, to allow County buildings to be used for their primary and intended purpose and to maintain County property free from blight and nuisance.  The plaintiffs opposed the defendants' motion and filed a cross motion for judgment on the pleadings on October 1, 2018.  Each party submitted briefs on the motions over the next several months.  On February 5, 2019, the court issued an order denying the parties’ cross motions for judgment on the pleadings and found that the plaintiffs’ claims turned on facts outside the pleadings, namely defendants’ proffered justifications for certain provisions of the policies and regulations challenged by the plaintiffs.  As such, the court determined the claims were better suited for disposition through summary judgment.

On March 29, 2019, both parties filed their respective motions for summary judgment.  Briefing continued and the plaintiffs argued that the County had political motivations for enacting the policies since they singled out certain polling places where incumbents were most likely to be challenged in upcoming elections. The plaintiffs also argued that the County’s regulations prohibiting election activities that “distract” drivers were unconstitutional restrictions of political speech but no other types of speech.  The defendants argued that its policies were not enacted for an unlawful purpose but were justified for many reasons, including to protect County property, protect voters from harassment and intimidation by people engaged in electioneering and to ensure adequate parking at polling locations.  

On October 17, 2019, the court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment and granted in part and denied in part the defendants’ motion for summary judgment. The court found that (i) the plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on their challenges to the driver distraction provision of the June 25 Electioneering Regulations and the permitting process, age restriction and criminal penalty provisions of the June 25 Use Policy; (ii) the defendants were entitled to summary judgment on the plaintiffs’ remaining challenges to the June 25 Use Policy; and (iii) in all other respects, both motions were denied.  

The court applied strict scrutiny to the June 25 Electioneering Regulations and found that the driver distraction provision of Section 4(l) in June 25 Electioneering Regulations was unconstitutionally overbroad and vague; however, plaintiffs’ other constitutional challenges to the electioneering regulations were denied.  

With respect to the equal protection challenge to the June 25 Use Policy, the court found that the defendants did not provide a compelling justification or interest to support the age restriction contained within the permitting process and, given the heightened standard of review that applies when an age classification implicates protected speech, the age restriction violated equal protection.  

With respect to the First Amendment challenges to the June 25 Use Policy, the court found that the ban on use of identified County property on holidays met intermediate scrutiny and the reasonableness standard.  Applying intermediate scrutiny, the court also found that plaintiffs were not entitled to summary judgment on their facial challenge to the permitting requirement since other public spaces remain available, without a permit, for expressive activities.  However, the court found that the plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on their facial challenge to the permitting process, and that burdensome application process and deposit and after-hour fees requirements set forth in sections 6(a)-(c) and 8(b) and (e) of the June 25 Use Policy constituted an overbroad, prior restraint on speech in violation of the First Amendment.  The court further found that plaintiffs were entitled to summary judgment on their facial vagueness challenge to the criminal penalty imposed by the June 25 Use Policy since there is potential for arbitrary or discriminatory enforcement of that section.  

The court granted an injunction against enforcement of the driver distraction provision of the June 25 Electioneering Regulation. The court also granted an injunction (i) against the portion of the June 25 Use Policy that allowed the County “to prosecute any and all violators to the fullest extent of the law”, and left the County with the ability to “have persons violating any provisions removed from the premises,” and (2) against the permitting process requirement pending amendment by the County of the objectionable process.  The court left the County with the ability to enforce the otherwise unobjectionable portions of June 25 Use Policy.

The court further found that the record reflected a genuine dispute as to whether electioneering activities created or threatened to create what the defendants characterized as a “circus” at polling locations or whether, as plaintiffs’ claimed, such activities were peaceful political speech. As such, the court denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiffs’ challenges to the lawfulness of the June 25 Electioneering Regulations.  With respect to the provisions of the June 25 Use Policy (other than the age restriction, permitting process and criminal penalty), the court upheld the defendants’ grounds to govern use of County property and therefore granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment on the remaining constitutional and Texas Election Code challenges and on plaintiffs’ claim that defendants acted outside of their authority.  

With some issues remaining unresolved, the parties entered into extensive settlement negotiations.  Throughout 2020 and the beginning of 2021, multiple status conferences were held and the parties continued negotiations with respect to revisions to the various policies.  On April 15, 2021, the parties advised the court that all matters in dispute had been fully and finally settled and that the Starr County Commissioners Court had adopted new electioneering and use policies pursuant to an executed settlement agreement.  The court ordered the parties to file appropriate dismissal documents by May 13, 2021.  

On May 12, 2021, the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal without prejudice.   

This case was dismissed on May 13, 2021.

 

Summary Authors

Kristen Tassone (5/11/2024)

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Judge(s)

Crane, Randy (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alvarez, Jaime (Texas)

Alvarez, Jesus Maria (Texas)

Avila, Alejandra (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant

Fonseca, Ysmael D. (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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7:18-cv-00046

Original Complaint

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 21, 2018

Feb. 21, 2018

Complaint
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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7:18-cv-00046

Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
4-2

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Exhibit A to Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Exhibit B to Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
4-4

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Exhibit C to Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Declaration/Affidavit
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Exhibit D to Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

Declaration/Affidavit
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Exhibit B to Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 25, 2018

Feb. 25, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 25, 2018

Feb. 25, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Reply In Support of Plaintiffs' Emergency Application for TRO

Garza et al. v. Starr County et al.

Feb. 27, 2018

Feb. 27, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0541-19638807) filed by HILDA GONZALEZ GARZA, Rosbell Barrera.(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 02/21/2018)

Feb. 21, 2018

Feb. 21, 2018

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ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 4/4/2018 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane(by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(ocasas, 7) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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MOTION for Beth Stevens to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/15/2018. (Olivares, Efren) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/15/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of TRO Application, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Proposed Order)(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of TRO Application

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Proposed Order

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Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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ORDER SETTING HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re: 4 Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION ( Hearing set for 2/26/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane)(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7) Modified on 2/23/2018 (klopez, 7). (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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ORDER granting 3 Motion for Rebecca Elizabeth Stevens to Appear Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7) (Entered: 02/22/2018)

Feb. 22, 2018

Feb. 22, 2018

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Exhibit List by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 02/23/2018)

Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 23, 2018

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 02/23/2018)

Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 23, 2018

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MOTION for Continuance of Temporary Restraining Order by Jaime Alvarez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/19/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alvarez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/24/2018)

1 Proposed Order

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Feb. 24, 2018

Feb. 24, 2018

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RESPONSE, filed by Jaime Alvarez. (Alvarez, Jesus) (Entered: 02/24/2018)

Feb. 24, 2018

Feb. 24, 2018

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NOTICE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT PROCEDURES REGARDING EMERGENCY RELIEF re: 4 Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. (Perales, Nina) (Entered: 02/24/2018)

Feb. 24, 2018

Feb. 24, 2018

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Amended Exhibit List by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 02/25/2018)

Feb. 25, 2018

Feb. 25, 2018

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Supplemental CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 02/25/2018)

Feb. 25, 2018

Feb. 25, 2018

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RESPONSE to 4 Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 02/25/2018)

1 Exhibit A

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3 Proposed Order

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Feb. 25, 2018

Feb. 25, 2018

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Exhibit List by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera(Leeds, Eileen) (Entered: 02/26/2018)

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

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Miscellaneous Hearing

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING held on 2/26/2018. Case called on the record. Parties present. The Court admitted Plaintiffs' Exhibit Nos.1-16. Plaintiffs' called Witness 1.) Hilda Gonzalez Garza. After cross examination, Defendants called Witness 1.) Omar Escobar. After break, parties presented arguments. Thereafter, the Court made preliminary ruling that Plaintiffs' Exhibit No. 1 is unconstitutionally vague. Parties continued presenting further arguments. The Court announced briefing to continue and will issue an order within the next day. Appearances:Nina Perales/Rebecca E. Stevens/Alejandra Avila/Efren C. Olivares /Celina Ysela Moreno, Plaintiffs; Jesus M. Alvarez/Ysmael Fonseca/ Eileen M. Leeds, Defendants. (ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

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Court's List of Plaintiff's Exhibits.(DeliaRodriguez, 7) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/28/2018: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits) (DeliaRodriguez, 7). (Entered: 02/28/2018)

Feb. 26, 2018

Feb. 26, 2018

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REPLY in Support of 4 Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 02/27/2018)

1 Exhibit Exhibit 1

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Feb. 27, 2018

Feb. 27, 2018

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ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART PLAINTIFFS EMERGENCY APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER re 4 Emergency Application for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 02/28/2018)

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Celina Moreno for Transcript of TRO HEARING held on 2/26/18 held before Judge Randy Crane. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Transcriber: Judicial Transcribers of Texas, filed. (rirodriguez, 7)

Feb. 28, 2018

Feb. 28, 2018

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TRANSCRIPT re: Temporary Restraining Order held on February 26, 2018 before Judge Randy Crane. Court Reporter/Transcriber Judicial Transcribers of Texas, LLC. Ordering Party Celina Moreno Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/7/2018., filed. (mahenry, ) (Entered: 03/09/2018)

March 9, 2018

March 9, 2018

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 19 Transcript,. Party notified, filed. (rirodriguez, 7) (Entered: 03/12/2018)

March 12, 2018

March 12, 2018

PACER

AO435 Transcript Request

March 12, 2018

March 12, 2018

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Unopposed MOTION for Continuance of Scheduling conference by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/10/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Olivares, Efren) (Entered: 03/20/2018)

March 20, 2018

March 20, 2018

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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference reset for 5/2/2018 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 03/21/2018)

March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to All Defendants, filed.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 03/27/2018)

March 27, 2018

March 27, 2018

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 04/02/2018)

April 2, 2018

April 2, 2018

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Moreno, Celina) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018

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JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed.(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 04/20/2018)

April 20, 2018

April 20, 2018

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2018. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

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Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/01/2018)

May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

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ORDER granting 28 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

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SCHEDULING ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 9/7/2018. Joinder of Parties due by 9/7/2018 Pltf Expert Report due by 9/28/2018. Deft Expert Report due by 10/12/2018. Discovery due by 11/2/2018. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 11/16/2018. Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 11/16/2018. Joint Pretrial Order due by 12/31/2018. Pretrial Conference set for 1/7/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane Jury Selection set for 1/8/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane Motion Hearing set for 12/14/2018 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 05/02/2018)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE held on 5/2/2018. Case called on docket. Parties presented status of case. The Court issued a scheduling order, copies tendered to counsel, with a January 2019 jury trial date. Appearances:Alejandra Avila; Plaintiff; Ysmael Fonseca, Defendants.(ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

May 2, 2018

May 2, 2018

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Alejandra Avila for Transcript of INITIAL APPERANCE held on 5/2/2018 before Judge Randy Crane. Expedited (7 days) turnaround requested. Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, filed. (rirodriguez, 7)

May 7, 2018

May 7, 2018

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TRANSCRIPT re: Initial Conference held on May 2, 2018 before Judge Randy Crane. Court Reporter/Transcriber Judicial Transcribers of Texas, LLC. Ordering Party Alejandra Avila Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/13/2018., filed. (mahenry, ) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018

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MOTION for More Definite Statement by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/4/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

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May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018

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ANSWER to 29 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed.(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/14/2018)

May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018

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MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/11/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Third Amended Complaint)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/20/2018)

May 20, 2018

May 20, 2018

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EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/11/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A-1 through A-9, # 3 Exhibit B-1 through B-2, # 4 Statement of Compliance, # 5 Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/21/2018)

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4 Statement of Compliance

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5 Proposed Order

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May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018

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CERTIFICATE of Conference re: 36 EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/21/2018)

May 21, 2018

May 21, 2018

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MINUTE ENTRY ORDER re 36 Second Emergency Application for Temporary Restraining Order. (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 05/22/2018)

May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018

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ORDER Setting Hearing on Pending Motions. Motions Hearing set for 6/5/2018 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 05/22/2018)

May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018

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First RESPONSE to 36 EMERGENCY MOTION filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/22/2018)

May 22, 2018

May 22, 2018

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REPLY in Support of 36 EMERGENCY MOTION, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 05/23/2018)

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May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018

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SURREPLY to 36 EMERGENCY MOTION, filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/23/2018)

May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018

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ORDER ON LIMITED ISSUE RAISED BY COURT'S MINUTE ENTRY (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(ocasas, 7) (Entered: 05/25/2018)

May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 32 Transcript,. Party notified, filed. (rirodriguez, 7) (Entered: 05/25/2018)

May 25, 2018

May 25, 2018

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RESPONSE to 35 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/29/2018)

May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

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Second RESPONSE to 36 EMERGENCY MOTION filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 05/29/2018)

May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018

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RESPONSE to 33 MOTION for More Definite Statement filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 06/01/2018)

June 1, 2018

June 1, 2018

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REPLY to 35 MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018

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SURREPLY to 36 EMERGENCY MOTION, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018

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50

Hearing EXHIBITS re: 36 EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 06/04/2018)

June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018

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51

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 8/17/2018 at 10:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 06/05/2018)

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

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52

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 11/9/2018. Joinder of Parties due by 11/9/2018 Pltf Expert Report due by 11/30/2018. Deft Expert Report due by 12/14/2018. Discovery due by 1/4/2019. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 1/18/2019. Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 1/18/2019. Joint Pretrial Order due by 2/25/2019. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/4/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane Jury Selection set for 3/5/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) (Entered: 06/05/2018)

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

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53

ORDER granting 33 Motion for More Definite Statement; granting 35 Motion for Leave to File; denying 36 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(BelindaSaenz, 7) Modified on 6/6/2018 (BelindaSaenz, 7). (Entered: 06/06/2018)

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. MOTION HEARING held on 6/5/2018. Case called on docket. Parties present. Counsel Presented argument on pending motions. The Court allowed 30 days for changes to the policy to be made. Status Conference scheduled on 8/17/2018 at 10:00 AM. Amended scheduling order forthcoming. Appearances: Celina Ysela Moreno/ Efren Carlos Olivares/ Nina Perales, Plaintiffs; Ysmael Fonseca, Defendants. (ERO:Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Celina Moreno for Transcript of MOTION HEARIING held on 6/5/18 before Judge Randy Crane. Ordinary (30 days) turnaround requested. Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, filed. (rirodriguez, 7)

June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018

PACER
54

TRANSCRIPT re: MOTION HEARING held on 6/5/18 before Judge Randy Crane. Court Reporter/Transcriber EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING. Ordering Party CELINA MORENO Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/10/2018., filed. (thudson, ) (Entered: 07/12/2018)

July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

PACER
55

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 54 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (rirodriguez, 7) (Entered: 07/12/2018)

July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

PACER
56

Fourth AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza.(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 07/25/2018)

July 25, 2018

July 25, 2018

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57

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/4/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 08/14/2018)

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Aug. 14, 2018

Aug. 14, 2018

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58

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/6/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Fifth Amended Complaint)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 08/16/2018)

Aug. 16, 2018

Aug. 16, 2018

PACER
59

NOTICE OF NO-OPPOSITION re: 58 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 08/17/2018)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/17/2018. Case called on docket. Parties present. Counsel discussed status of case and changes in the county's electioneering policy and regulations. The Court ordered the defendant to respond to the amended complaint within 21 days. Thereafter, the Court further extended the time to respond to the Motion to Dismiss until the Court has ruled on the Motion for Leave to file Fifth Amended Complaint. Appearances: Alejandra Avila, Plaintiffs; Ysmael Fonseca, Defendants. (ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

Aug. 17, 2018

Aug. 17, 2018

PACER
60

AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Alejandra Avila for Transcript of STATUS CONF. held on 8/17/18 before Judge Randy Crane. Expedited (7 days) turnaround requested. Transcriber: Exceptional Reporting Services, filed. (rirodriguez, 7) (Entered: 08/20/2018)

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

PACER
61

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE Status Conference set for 10/3/2018 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(klopez, 7) (Entered: 08/21/2018)

Aug. 21, 2018

Aug. 21, 2018

PACER
62

ORDER GRANTING AS UNOPPOSED PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND COMPLAINT AND MOOTING DEFENDANTS RULE 12(b)(6) MOTION TO DISMISSORDER mooting 57 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Fourth Amended Complaint; granting 58 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(drodriguez, 7) (Entered: 08/23/2018)

Aug. 23, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

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Fifth AMENDED COMPLAINT against Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr.(drodriguez, 7) (Entered: 08/23/2018)

Aug. 23, 2018

Aug. 23, 2018

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TRANSCRIPT re: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/17/18 before Judge Randy Crane. Court Reporter/Transcriber EXCEPTIONAL REPORTING. Ordering Party ALEJANDRA AVILA Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/26/2018., filed. (thudson, ) (Entered: 08/28/2018)

Aug. 28, 2018

Aug. 28, 2018

PACER
65

Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to 64 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (rirodriguez, 7) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Aug. 28, 2018

Aug. 28, 2018

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66

ANSWER to 63 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed.(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 09/04/2018)

Sept. 4, 2018

Sept. 4, 2018

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67

MOTION for (on the Pleadings) Judgment by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/1/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 09/10/2018)

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Sept. 10, 2018

Sept. 10, 2018

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68

Cross MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings and Response to Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Judgment by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/22/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 10/01/2018)

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Oct. 1, 2018

Oct. 1, 2018

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69

MOTION for Continuance of Status Conference by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/23/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

Oct. 2, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

PACER
70

ORDER RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE Status Conference reset for 11/9/2018 at 10:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(NelidaLosoya, 7) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

Oct. 2, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

PACER
71

NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Hilbert on behalf of Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. (Hilbert, Emma) (Entered: 10/02/2018)

Oct. 2, 2018

Oct. 2, 2018

PACER
72

RESPONSE to 68 Cross MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings and Response to Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Judgment filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

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73

Other EXHIBITS re: 72 Response to Motion, by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed.(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 10/23/2018)

Oct. 23, 2018

Oct. 23, 2018

PACER
74

REPLY in Support of 68 Cross MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings and Response to Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Judgment, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 11/02/2018)

Nov. 2, 2018

Nov. 2, 2018

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ORDER RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE Status Conference reset for 2/6/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(agarcia, 7) (Entered: 11/07/2018)

Nov. 7, 2018

Nov. 7, 2018

PACER
76

MOTION to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Production and to Extend Discovery Schedule by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/18/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2A, # 3 Exhibit 2B, # 4 Exhibit 2C, # 5 Exhibit 2D, # 6 Exhibit 2E, # 7 Exhibit 2F, # 8 Exhibit 2G, # 9 Exhibit 2H, # 10 Exhibit 2I, # 11 Exhibit 3, # 12 Exhibit 4, # 13 Exhibit 5, # 14 Exhibit 6, # 15 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 11/27/2018)

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7 Exhibit 2F

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8 Exhibit 2G

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9 Exhibit 2H

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10 Exhibit 2I

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12 Exhibit 4

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Nov. 27, 2018

Nov. 27, 2018

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77

MOTION to Quash Deposition Notices by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/28/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

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Dec. 7, 2018

Dec. 7, 2018

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78

Unopposed MOTION for Celina Moreno to Withdraw as Attorney by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/28/2018. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 12/07/2018)

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Dec. 7, 2018

Dec. 7, 2018

PACER
79

RESPONSE in Opposition to 77 MOTION to Quash Deposition Notices, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

Dec. 10, 2018

Dec. 10, 2018

PACER
80

ORDER granting 78 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Celina Ysela Moreno terminated. (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified. (NelidaLosoya, 7) (Entered: 12/11/2018)

Dec. 10, 2018

Dec. 10, 2018

PACER
81

RESPONSE to 76 MOTION to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Production and to Extend Discovery Schedule filed by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 12/15/2018)

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Dec. 15, 2018

Dec. 15, 2018

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82

REPLY in Support of 76 MOTION to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Production and to Extend Discovery Schedule, filed by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr. (Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

RECAP
83

Opposed EMERGENCY MOTION by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/7/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

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Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

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84

Opposed MOTION for Sanctions by Rosbell Barrera, Hilda Gonzalez Garza, Mario Mascorro, Jr, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/7/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed Order)(Avila, Alejandra) (Entered: 12/17/2018)

Dec. 17, 2018

Dec. 17, 2018

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85

ORDER EXTENDING DISCOVERY DEADLINE AND COMPELLING DEPOSITIONS. Each Defendant is to be deposed during the month of January. An amended scheduling order will be entered. (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(NelidaLosoya, 7) (Entered: 12/18/2018)

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 12/18/2018. The Court addressed 77 Defendant's Motion to Quash Depositions Notices, 83 Plaintiff's Motion to Compel and 84 Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions. Order Issued. Appearances:Alejandra Avila/Efren Carlos Olivares/Nina Perales, Plaintiffs; Ysmael Fonseca, Defendants.(ERO: Ricardo Rodriguez), filed.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

Dec. 18, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

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Telephone Conference

Dec. 19, 2018

Dec. 19, 2018

PACER
86

AMENDED RULE 16 SCHEDULING ORDER. Pltf Expert Report due by 1/25/2019. Deft Expert Report due by 2/8/2019. Discovery due by 3/1/2019. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 3/15/2019. Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 3/15/2019. Motion Hearing set for 4/12/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane. Joint Pretrial Order due by 4/29/2019. Final Pretrial Conference set for 5/6/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane. Jury Selection set for 5/7/2019 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(NelidaLosoya, 7) (Entered: 12/20/2018)

Dec. 20, 2018

Dec. 20, 2018

PACER
87

Unopposed MOTION to Reset Status Conference by Jaime Alvarez, Victor Canales, Omar Escobar, Rene Fuentes, Eloy Garza, Raul Pena, III, Ruben D Saenz, Starr County, Eloy Vera, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/25/2019. (Fonseca, Ysmael) (Entered: 02/04/2019)

Feb. 4, 2019

Feb. 4, 2019

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ORAL ORDER- The Court GRANTED 87 Unopposed MOTION to Reset Status Conference. Status Conference scheduled for Wednesday, 2/6/2019 at 10:00 AM-CANCELED. (Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(DeliaRodriguez, 7)

Feb. 5, 2019

Feb. 5, 2019

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88

MINUTE ENTRY ORDER If any other portion of 76 Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories and Production and to Extend Discovery Schedule has not been resolved, the parties should notify the Court within 10 days of this Minute Entry. (Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(NelidaLosoya, 7) (Entered: 02/05/2019)

Feb. 5, 2019

Feb. 5, 2019

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Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 21, 2018

Closing Date: May 12, 2021

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Politically active registered voters in the County

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Starr County, Texas (Starr), County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Mixed

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

State Statute Struck Down

Order Duration: 2018 - 2021

Issues

Voting:

Election administration

Voting: General & Misc.