Case: Gonzalez v. Ramirez

7:24-cv-00132 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: March 28, 2024

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This case concerns a challenge to a wrongful arrest under Texas’s abortion laws. On March 28, 2024 a Texas resident filed a suit for damages against the District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorney of Starr County, Texas, as well as the Starr County. Plaintiff was represented by the ACLU of Texas as well as a private law firm. Plaintiff alleged violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments following her arrest for murder after undergoing an elective abortion in early 2022. Plainti…

This case concerns a challenge to a wrongful arrest under Texas’s abortion laws. On March 28, 2024 a Texas resident filed a suit for damages against the District Attorney and the Assistant District Attorney of Starr County, Texas, as well as the Starr County. Plaintiff was represented by the ACLU of Texas as well as a private law firm. Plaintiff alleged violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments following her arrest for murder after undergoing an elective abortion in early 2022. Plaintiff filed suit in Federal District Court in the Southern District of Texas, where the case was assigned to Judge Drew B Tipton.

More specifically, the plaintiff alleged that on January 7th and 8th, 2022 she went to the emergency room following an attempt to induce an abortion. Plaintiff’s abortion was ultimately successful. At this point in time there was still a constitutional right to an abortion. Nevertheless, the Sheriff's office, in connection with the Starr District Attorney's Office, commenced a murder investigation against plaintiff.  Plaintiff alleged that during the grand jury proceedings the defendants presented false information in order to pursue their murder change. Plaintiff was subsequently arrested on April 7, 2022 and released two days later after a $500,000 bond was posted. The charges against the plaintiff were dismissed on April 11, 2022. Plaintiff alleged that these events constituted a violation to her Fourteenth Amendment right against false arrest and malicious prosecution as well as a violation to her Fourth Amendment right against false arrest. 

On April 11, 2024 plaintiff filed an amended complaint adding the Sheriff of Starr County as a defendant. 

On July 24, 2024 the court denied without prejudice the defendants’ immunity claims and allowed the case to proceed to discovery. 

This case is ongoing. 

 

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Daria Wick (3/18/2025)

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7:24-cv-00132

Plaintiff's Original Complaint

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

Complaint
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7:24-cv-00132

Plaintiff's Amended Complaint

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Aug. 19, 2025, 2:51 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXSDC-31398563) filed by Lizelle Gonzalez. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to All Defendants, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Defendant Barrera, # 2 Summons - Defendant Starr County) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

1 Summons - Defendant Barrera

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2 Summons - Defendant Starr County

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March 28, 2024

March 28, 2024

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jen7) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

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ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 7/11/2024 at 01:30 PM by video before Judge Drew B Tipton.Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610690763?pwd=Y1ZydDU3TWxIUDNla0FrSjVxN1FvUT09 Meeting ID: 161 069 0763 Passcode: 307095 Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +52 815 351 6659 (Mexico) Per L.R. 83.7 Except by leave of the presiding judge, no photo- or electro-mechanical means of recordation or transmission of court proceedings is permitted. Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 04/08/2024)

April 8, 2024

April 8, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ricardo J. Navarro on behalf of STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly R. Albin on behalf of STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

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AMENDED COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Lizelle Gonzalez. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 04/11/2024)

April 11, 2024

April 11, 2024

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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Rene Fuentes, filed. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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Summons Issued as to Rene Fuentes. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jen7) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

April 12, 2024

April 12, 2024

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REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service as to All Plaintiffs sent on 04/12/2024 by STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/16/2024)

April 16, 2024

April 16, 2024

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/13/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 11 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time File a Response to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. Answer due by 5/1/2024.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 04/24/2024)

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss and Assertion of Prosecutorial Immunity against Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Gocha Allen Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Indv Defs Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

1 Proposed Order Order on Indv Defs Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss

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May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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Opposed MOTION for Leave to File File Sealed Exhibits by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order for Documents Submitted Under Seal, # 2 Exhibit A - OAG Ruling Re WH Request) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order for Documents Submitted Und

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2 Exhibit A - OAG Ruling Re WH Request

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May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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SEALED EXHIBITS re: 14 Opposed MOTION for Leave to File File Sealed Exhibits by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit #1 - SCSO Incident Report by Inv. RR, # 2 Exhibit #2 - SCSO Investigative Report by INv. Esmeralda Muniz, # 3 Exhibit #3 - SCSO Investigative Report by Inv. Rafael Aguirre, # 4 Exhibit #4 - SCSO Investigative Report by Inv. Juan Ramon Guerra, # 5 Exhibit #5 - GJ Subpoena Dr. Lozano, # 6 Exhibit #6 - GJ Subpoena for Records Custodian for Dr. Rodolfo Lozano, # 7 Exhibit #7 - GJ Subpoena for Records Custodian Starr Co Memorial Hospital) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) by STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Defendant Starr County's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/01/2024)

1 Proposed Order Order on Defendant Starr County's Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss

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May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

PACER

***Set Deadlines: Response to 14 Opposed Motion for Leave to File Sealed Exhibits due by close of business Tuesday 5/7/2024. (kmp4)

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 14 Opposed MOTION for Leave to File File Sealed Exhibits, filed by Lizelle Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order Pertaining to Defendants' Motion to File Documents Under Seal) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 05/07/2024)

1 Proposed Order Proposed Agreed Confidentiality Order Pertaining to Defendants�

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May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

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AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER PERTAINING TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 05/08/2024)

May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

PACER
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Joint MOTION Consolidated Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Rule 12 Motions and Plaintiff's Motion to Strike by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/7/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Joint Motion for Consolidated Briefing Schedule for Defendants' Rule 12 Motions and Plaintiff's Motion to Strike) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 05/17/2024)

May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to File.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (jen7) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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ORDER granting 19 Joint Motion for Consolidated Briefing Schedule.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 05/20/2024)

May 20, 2024

May 20, 2024

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/28/2024)

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Rene Fuentes, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/20/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss of Sheriff Fuentes in His Official and Individual Capacity) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

1 Proposed Order Order on Rule 12 Motion to Dismiss of Sheriff Fuentes in His Offi

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May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION File Omnibus Response to Defendants' Rule 12 Motions and to Exceed Word Limit by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 6/28/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order on Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to File Omnibus Response to Defendants' Rule 12 Motions and Motion to Exceed Word Limit) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 24 Unopposed Motion to File Omnibus Response and Motion to Exceed Word Limit.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 06/11/2024)

June 11, 2024

June 11, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adriana Pinon on behalf of Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,, by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/9/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

1 Proposed Order

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June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition to 13 MOTION to Dismiss and Assertion of Prosecutorial Immunity against Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), 23 MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., 16 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), filed by Lizelle Gonzalez. (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Donatti on behalf of Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Donatti, David) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lauren Johnson (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-31778586) by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/9/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt for payment) (kll7) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

1 Receipt for payment

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June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

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ORDER granting 30 Motion for Lauren Johnson to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kll7) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Consolidated Reply to Plaintiff's Consolidated Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/15/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File a Consolidated Reply) (Albin, Kelly) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 32 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Consolidated Reply to Plaintiff's Consolidated Response to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss. Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss and Response to Motion to Strike due by 7/1/2024.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

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JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

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Amended JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

1 Proposed Order

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June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

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REPLY to 27 MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,,, 23 MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., filed by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Carlos Delgado, # 2 Proposed Order Denying Motion to Strike Exhibits Referenced in Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) (Albin, Kelly) (Entered: 07/01/2024)

1 Affidavit Affidavit of Carlos Delgado

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2 Proposed Order Denying Motion to Strike Exhibits Referenced in Defendants'

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July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

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NOTICE of Setting re: 27 MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,,, 13 MOTION to Dismiss and Assertion of Prosecutorial Immunity against Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), 23 MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., 16 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 7/24/2024 at 01:30 PM in 9th Floor Courtroom- McAllen before Judge Drew B Tipton, filed. (kmp4) (Entered: 07/05/2024)

July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

PACER
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REPLY in Support of 27 MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,,, filed by Lizelle Gonzalez. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER

Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER

***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Initial Conference reset for 7/24/2024 at 01:30 PM in the 9th Floor Courtroom-McAllen before Judge Drew B Tipton. (kmp4)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Resetting. Parties notified. Initial Conference reset for 7/25/2024 at 02:00 PM by video before Judge Drew B Tipton, filed. Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610690763?pwd=Y1ZydDU3TWxIUDNla0FrSjVxN1FvUT09 Meeting ID: 161 069 0763 Passcode: 307095 Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +52 815 351 6659 (Mexico) Per L.R. 83.7 Except by leave of the presiding judge, no photo- or electro-mechanical means of recordation or transmission of court proceedings is permitted. (kmp4) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER

Initial Conference set for 7/25 by video is terminated (Set in Error.) Initial Conference to be held on 7/24/2024 at 1:30 PM in the 9th Floor Courtroom-McAllen before Judge Drew B. Tipton. (kmp4)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE of Resetting re: 27 MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,,, 13 MOTION to Dismiss and Assertion of Prosecutorial Immunity against Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), 23 MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc., 16 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6). Parties notified. Motion Hearing reset for 7/24/2024 at 01:00 PM in 9th Floor Courtroom before Judge Drew B Tipton, filed. (kmp4) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

PACER

Motion Hearing

July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Drew B Tipton. MOTION HEARING held on 7/24/2024. The Court hears argument on pending motions. The Court Denies without Prejudice 13 MOTION to Dismiss and Assertion of Prosecutorial Immunity against Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), 16 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), 23 MOTION to Dismiss 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. . The Court Denies as Moot 27 MOTION to Strike 15 Sealed Exhibits,, . Parties to confer and submit agreed proposed discovery schedule. Appearances: Ricardo J. Navarro, Ida Cecilia Garza, David Alexander Donatti, Lauren A, Johnson.(Digital # 1:00-1:56)(ERO:Ricardo Rodriguez), filed. (kmp4)

July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

PACER
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Ric. J. Navarro for Transcript of Motion hearing on 7/24/24 before Judge Tipton. Ordinary (30 days) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

PACER
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ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint/Counterclaim/Crossclaim etc. by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 08/04/2024)

Aug. 4, 2024

Aug. 4, 2024

PACER
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by I. Cecilia Garza for Transcript of Motions to Dismiss and Motion to Strike Hearing on 7/24/24 before Judge Tipton. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT re: motion hearing held on 7/24/24 before Judge Drew B Tipton. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext. Ordering Party Cecilia Garza Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/12/2024., filed. (VeritextLegalSolutions, ) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

Aug. 12, 2024

Aug. 12, 2024

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Entry of Order re: Agreed Discovery Scheduling Order by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/11/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Agreed Discovery Scheduling Order) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

1 Proposed Order Agreed Discovery Scheduling Order

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Aug. 21, 2024

Aug. 21, 2024

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TRANSCRIPT re: motion hearing held on 7/24/24 before Judge Drew B Tipton. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext. Ordering Party Ricardo J Navarro Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/25/2024., filed. (VeritextLegalSolutions, ) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

Aug. 27, 2024

Aug. 27, 2024

PACER
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SCHEDULING ORDER. ( Amended Pleadings due by 9/16/2024., Joinder of Parties due by 9/16/2024, Pltf Expert Report due by 11/18/2024., Deft Expert Report due by 12/17/2024., Discovery due by 1/17/2025., Dispositive Motion Filing due by 2/17/2025., Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 2/17/2025., Joint Pretrial Order due by 5/29/2025., Docket Call set for 6/12/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Drew B Tipton.)(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (jen7) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Aug. 30, 2024

Aug. 30, 2024

PACER

Terminate Deadlines (PUBLIC ENTRY)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

PACER

Deadlines and Hearings set in 48 SCHEDULING ORDER are terminated. Discovery Scheduling Order to be entered. (kmp4)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

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AGREED DISCOVERY SCHEDULING ORDER (Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 09/03/2024)

Sept. 3, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024

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Letter Request to Resolve Discovery Dispute by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits for Discovery Dispute 12.6.2024) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

1 Exhibit Exhibits for Discovery Dispute 12.6.2024

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Dec. 6, 2024

Dec. 6, 2024

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Gloria Gonzalez on 12/10/2024 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Albin, Kelly) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Elizabeth Jarit (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-32631639) by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/3/2025. (Jarit, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

Dec. 13, 2024

Dec. 13, 2024

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

PACER

***Set Deadlines: Response to 50 Letter Request to Resolve Discovery Dispute due by close of business 12/20/2024. (kmp4)

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ashley A. Harris on behalf of Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Donatti, David) (Entered: 12/16/2024)

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

PACER
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ORDER granting 52 Motion for Elizabeth Jarit to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (jen7) (Entered: 12/16/2024)

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

PACER
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RETURN of Service Executed as to Gloria Gonzalez on 12/16/2024 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Albin, Kelly) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

Dec. 17, 2024

Dec. 17, 2024

PACER
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RESPONSE to 50 Document Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Discovery Dispute Letter Filed 12/6/2024, filed by Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, Alexandria Lynn Barrera, STARR COUNTY TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Barrera, # 2 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Ramirez, # 3 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Fuentes, # 4 Exhibit PLT 1st Def. Ltr., # 5 Exhibit Def Resp. to 1st Def. Ltr., # 6 Exhibit PLT Proposed ESI Search Terms, # 7 Exhibit Def.Resp. to PLT ESI Search Terms with Search Log, # 8 Exhibit PLT Resp. to Def. ESI Search Results) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

1 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Barrera

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2 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Ramirez

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3 Exhibit PLT 1st Set of Written Discovery to Def. Fuentes

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4 Exhibit PLT 1st Def. Ltr.

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5 Exhibit Def Resp. to 1st Def. Ltr.

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6 Exhibit PLT Proposed ESI Search Terms

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7 Exhibit Def.Resp. to PLT ESI Search Terms with Search Log

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8 Exhibit PLT Resp. to Def. ESI Search Results

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Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sarah F. Corning (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-32721225) by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/28/2025. (Corning, Sarah) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

PACER
58

ORDER granting 57 Motion for Sarah F. Corning to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kll7) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

PACER
59

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time Discovery and Taking Depositions by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/28/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Opposed Motion to Extend Deadline for Discovery and Taking of Depositions) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

Jan. 7, 2025

Jan. 7, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Setting re: 59 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time Discovery and Taking Depositions. Parties notified. Motion Hearing set for 1/10/2025 at 01:00 PM by video before Judge Drew B Tipton, filed. Zoom Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610690763?pwd=Y1ZydDU3TWxIUDNla0FrSjVxN1FvUT09 Meeting ID: 161 069 0763 Passcode: 307095 Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +52 815 351 6659 (Mexico) Per L.R. 83.7 Except by leave of the presiding judge, no photo- or electro-mechanical means of recordation or transmission of court proceedings is permitted. (kmp4) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

PACER
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MOTION to Quash Deposition Notices, MOTION for Protective Order( Motion Docket Date 1/30/2025.), MOTION for Sanctions by Rene Fuentes, Gocha Allen Ramirez, Alexandria Lynn Barrera, STARR COUNTY TEXAS, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Proposed Order) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 01/09/2025)

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Jan. 9, 2025

Jan. 9, 2025

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Motion Hearing

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Drew B Tipton. MOTION HEARING held on 1/10/2025. Guidance given to the parties on discovery disputes. Parties are instructed to confer and update the Court by 1/17/2025 if an agreement is reached on outstanding issues. The Court terminates as moot 59 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time Discovery and Taking Depositions, 61 MOTION to Quash Deposition Notices MOTION for Protective Order MOTION for Sanctions. Appearances:Cecilia Garza. Kelly R. Albin, David Alexander Donatti, Lauren A, Johnson.(Digital # 1:00-1:37)(ERO:Rebecca Dietzel), filed. (kmp4)

Jan. 10, 2025

Jan. 10, 2025

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Plaintiff/I. Cecilia Garza for Transcript of Motion Hearing on 1/10/2025 before Judge Tipton. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 01/13/2025)

Jan. 13, 2025

Jan. 13, 2025

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Cecilia Garza for Transcript of MOTION HEARING. 3-Day turnaround requested. Order was sent to Veritext for processing on 1/14/25 by Rick Rodz. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (rr7) (Entered: 01/16/2025)

Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT re: motion hearing held on 1/10/25 before Judge Drew B Tipton. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext. Ordering Party Cecilia Garza Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/17/2025., filed. (VeritextLegalSolutions, ) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: 64 Transcript. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Entry of Order re: Agreed Modified Discovery Schedule by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/11/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Agreed Modified Discovery Scheduling Order) (Garza, Ida) (Entered: 01/21/2025)

1 Proposed Order Agreed Modified Discovery Scheduling Order

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Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

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AGREED MODIFIED DISCOVERY SCHEDULING ORDER granting 66 Motion for Entry of Order.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kmp4) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kelly R. Albin for Transcript of Discovery Hearing on 1/10/2025 before Judge Tipton. Ordinary (30 days) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Albin, Kelly) (Entered: 01/22/2025)

Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Kelly Albin for Transcript of Discovery Dispute Hearing. COPY ORDER SENT FOR PROCESSING BY RICK RODZ. Ordinary (30 days) turnaround requested. Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (rr7) (Entered: 01/24/2025)

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Mariana Kovel (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-32910574) by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/5/2025. (Kovel, Mariana) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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ORDER granting 70 Motion for Mariana Kovel to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (jen7) (Entered: 02/14/2025)

Feb. 14, 2025

Feb. 14, 2025

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nancy Rosenbloom (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33068111) by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/2/2025. (Rosenbloom, Nancy) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

March 12, 2025

March 12, 2025

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ORDER granting 72 Motion for Nancy Rosenbloom to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Drew B Tipton) Parties notified. (kll7) (Entered: 03/13/2025)

March 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

RECAP
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RETURN of Service Executed as to Rosita Rocha on 3-7-2025 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Becky Ann Rocha on 3-7-2025 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Hilda Garza on 3-12-2025 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Becky Ann Rocha on 3-31-2025 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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RETURN of Service Executed as to Rosita Rocha on 3-31-2025 re: Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action, filed. (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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MOTION for Summary Judgment, Assertion of Immunity and Brief in Support Thereof by Gocha Allen Ramirez, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/22/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Attachment A.1 - Indictment, # 2 Restricted Attachment A.2 - Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Restricted Attachment A.3 - Pltf Interview Transcript, # 4 Restricted Attachment A.4 - Medical Records, # 5 Restricted Attachment A.5 - Incident Report, # 6 Restricted Attachment A.6 - Investigative Report by EM, # 7 Restricted Attachment A.7 - Investigative Report by RA, # 8 Restricted Attachment A.8 - Investigative Report by JRG, # 9 Restricted Attachment A.9 - GJ Subpoena Dr. Lozano, # 10 Restricted Attachment A.10 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian Dr. R. Lozano, # 11 Restricted Attachment A.11 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian SCMH, # 12 Restricted Attachment A.12 - Inmate Release Form, # 13 Restricted Attachment A.13 - BWC Video Cover Page, # 14 Restricted Attachment A.14 - Capias sent to SCSO, # 15 Exhibit B. - Muniz Depo Transcript, # 16 Exhibit C. - Aguirre Depo Transcript, # 17 Exhibit D. - L. Fuentes Depo Transcript, # 18 Exhibit E. - R. Fuentes Depo Transcript, # 19 Exhibit F. - Solis Depo Transcript, # 20 Exhibit G. - Villarreal Depo Transcript, # 21 Exhibit H. - Barrera Depo Transcript, # 22 Exhibit I. - Ramirez Depo Transcript, # 23 Exhibit J. - Pltf L. Gonzalez Depo Transcript, # 24 Exhibit K. - Gocha Ramirez Text Messages, # 25 Exhibit L. - Hilda Garza Affidavit, # 26 Exhibit M. - Martie Garcia Vela Affidavit, # 27 Restricted Attachment N. - Grievance Materials, # 28 Proposed Order On Defendant Ramirez' MSJ) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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80

Letter Request to Resolve Discovery Dispute by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. (Harris, Ashley) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
81

MOTION for Summary Judgment, Assertion of Immunity and Brief in Support Thereof by Alexandria Lynn Barrera, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Attachment A.1 - Indictment, # 2 Restricted Attachment A.2 - Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Restricted Attachment A.3 - Pltf Interview Transcript, # 4 Restricted Attachment A.4 - Medical Records, # 5 Restricted Attachment A.5 - Incident Report, # 6 Restricted Attachment A.6 - Investigative Report by EM, # 7 Restricted Attachment A.7 - Investigative Report by RA, # 8 Restricted Attachment A.8 - Investigative Report by JRG, # 9 Restricted Attachment A.9 - GJ Subpoena Dr. Lozano, # 10 Restricted Attachment A.10 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian Dr. R. Lozano, # 11 Restricted Attachment A.11 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian SCMH, # 12 Restricted Attachment A.12 - Inmate Release Form, # 13 Restricted Attachment A.13 - BWC Video Cover Page, # 14 Restricted Attachment A.14 - Capias sent to SCSO, # 15 Exhibit B. - Muniz Depo Transcript, # 16 Exhibit C. - Aguirre Depo Transcript, # 17 Exhibit D. - L. Fuentes Depo Transcript, # 18 Exhibit E. - R. Fuentes Depo Transcript, # 19 Exhibit F. - Solis Depo Transcript, # 20 Exhibit G. - Villarreal Depo Transcript, # 21 Exhibit H. - Barrera Depo Transcript, # 22 Exhibit I. - Ramirez Depo Transcript, # 23 Exhibit J. - Pltf L. Gonzalez Depo Transcript, # 24 Exhibit K. - Gocha Ramirez Text Messages, # 25 Exhibit L. - Hilda Garza Affidavit, # 26 Exhibit M. - Martie Garcia Vela Affidavit, # 27 Restricted Attachment N. - Grievance Materials, # 28 Proposed Order On Defendant Barrera's MSJ) (Navarro, Ricardo) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

1 Restricted Attachment A.1 - Indictment

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2 Restricted Attachment A.2 - Motion to Dismiss

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3 Restricted Attachment A.3 - Pltf Interview Transcript

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4 Restricted Attachment A.4 - Medical Records

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5 Restricted Attachment A.5 - Incident Report

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6 Restricted Attachment A.6 - Investigative Report by EM

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7 Restricted Attachment A.7 - Investigative Report by RA

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8 Restricted Attachment A.8 - Investigative Report by JRG

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9 Restricted Attachment A.9 - GJ Subpoena Dr. Lozano

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10 Restricted Attachment A.10 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian Dr. R. Lozano

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11 Restricted Attachment A.11 - GJ Subpoena Records Custodian SCMH

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12 Restricted Attachment A.12 - Inmate Release Form

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13 Restricted Attachment A.13 - BWC Video Cover Page

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14 Restricted Attachment A.14 - Capias sent to SCSO

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15 Exhibit B. - Muniz Depo Transcript

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16 Exhibit C. - Aguirre Depo Transcript

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17 Exhibit D. - L. Fuentes Depo Transcript

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18 Exhibit E. - R. Fuentes Depo Transcript

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19 Exhibit F. - Solis Depo Transcript

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20 Exhibit G. - Villarreal Depo Transcript

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21 Exhibit H. - Barrera Depo Transcript

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22 Exhibit I. - Ramirez Depo Transcript

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23 Exhibit J. - Pltf L. Gonzalez Depo Transcript

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24 Exhibit K. - Gocha Ramirez Text Messages

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25 Exhibit L. - Hilda Garza Affidavit

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26 Exhibit M. - Martie Garcia Vela Affidavit

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27 Restricted Attachment N. - Grievance Materials

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28 Proposed Order On Defendant Barrera's MSJ

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July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time for Response to Defendant Ramirez's Summary Judgment Motion by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/31/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Aguirre Deposition Excerpts (Combined), # 2 Exhibit R. Fuentes Deposition Excerpts (Combined), # 3 Exhibit Barrera Deposition at 93.6-11, # 4 Exhibit Barrera Text with Sgt. Aguirre, # 5 Exhibit Barrera WhatsApp p.2) (Johnson, Lauren) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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The Court Orders a Response to 80 Letter Request to Resolve Discovery Dispute due by 7/16/2025. (kmp4)

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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83

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Omnibus Response to Defendants' Summary Judgment Motions and to Exceed Page Limit by Lizelle Gonzalez, filed. Motion Docket Date 8/5/2025. (Donatti, David) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER re: 83 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Omnibus Response to Defendants' Summary Judgment Motions and to Exceed Page Limit, filed. (Donatti, David) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 28, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A Texas resident who was arrested and unlawfully charged with murder for terminating her pregnancy.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Starr County (Starr), County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Policing:

Over/Unlawful Detention (policing)

Reproductive rights:

Abortion