Case: Texas Association of Money Services Businesses v. Bondi

5:25-cv-00344 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: April 1, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is about a trade group’s challenge to a sweeping Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reporting requirement targeting money services businesses (MSBs). On March 11, 2025, FinCEN issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) that required all money services businesses located in thirty specific ZIP codes near the southern border to file reports for any cash transactions over $200 in value, a threshold drastically lower than the $10,000 threshold for MSBs in other locations. On Apr…

This case is about a trade group’s challenge to a sweeping Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reporting requirement targeting money services businesses (MSBs). On March 11, 2025, FinCEN issued a Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) that required all money services businesses located in thirty specific ZIP codes near the southern border to file reports for any cash transactions over $200 in value, a threshold drastically lower than the $10,000 threshold for MSBs in other locations.

On April 1, 2025, the Texas Association of Money Services Businesses (TAMSB), a nonprofit organization representing the interests of MSBs that offer currency exchange services, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Secretary, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and its Director. Plaintiffs alleged violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Due Process Clause, and the Equal Protection Clause. Represented by private counsel, the plaintiffs sought declaratory relief that the GTO was unlawful and unconstitutional, as well as injunctive relief to prevent its enforcement. The case was assigned to Judge Fred Biery. 

Plaintiffs claimed the GTO imposed sweeping burdens on MSBs without following required procedures, including notice-and-comment rulemaking, violating the Administrative Procedure Act. They argued FinCEN acted arbitrarily by failing to justify the order’s broad scope or assess its impact on compliant businesses, and exceeded its statutory authority by relying on vague, overbroad language without clear congressional approval.

Additionally, the plaintiffs argued the GTO violated the Due Process Clause by imposing a disproportionate, unjustified burden on their businesses, and the Equal Protection Clause by targeting MSBs in predominantly Hispanic border communities. They alleged the order subjected minority-owned businesses to heightened scrutiny without justification and was politically motivated to suppress lawful activity based on geography and demographics, without any individualized evidence of misconduct.

On April 9, 2025, plaintiffs filed a motion for an emergency ex parte temporary restraining order to stop the enforcement of the GTO, scheduled to go into effect on April 14. Judge Biery granted this motion on April 11, finding the plaintiffs likely to succeed on its claims and that irreparable harm would occur without emergency relief. The TRO was set to remain in place until April 25 unless the court extended it.

On April 21, 2025, the court extended the TRO until May 9, and then again to May 16. On May 12, the court held a hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. One week later, on May 19, Judge Biery granted the motion and issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the GTO. 783 F.Supp.3d 963. The court concluded that the plaintiffs had demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits, irreparable harm, and that both the balance of equities and the public interest favored injunctive relief.

On May 23, 2025 plaintiffs filed a motion to show cause regarding witness retaliation due to Andres Payan, Jr. receiving an Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) notice after he testified as a third-party witness in support of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction. The court ordered Defendants show why the audit notice received by Mr. Payan’s business did not constitute “unlawful retaliation.” The court then ruled to transfer the issues with the audit of Mr. Payan’s business to the El Paso court where Mr. Payan had a new case pending.

On May 28, 2025, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint adding named plaintiffs, detailing the GTO’s financial and operational impact, and asserting that it would drive customers to unregulated stores in Mexico. The filing also added a Fourth Amendment claim, arguing the GTO functioned as a general warrant lacking individualized probable cause.

On June 13, 2025, the defendants appealed the grant of the preliminary injunction, arguing that the plaintiffs had failed to establish a likelihood of success on the merits and that the scope of the injunction was overly broad. They sought reversal of the district court’s order and reinstatement of the GTO in its original form.

On June 25, 2025 the plaintiff filed a cross appeal regarding the scope of the court’s order granting their preliminary injunction. 

On July 22, 2025 the district court granted defendant’s motion to stay their court proceedings pending the defendant’s appeal and plaintiff’s cross appeal in the Fifth Circuit. Briefing by both parties and several amici on the issue of the district court granting plaintiff's preliminary injunction is complete and oral arguments in the Fifth Circuit are scheduled for November 3, 2025.

The case is ongoing. 

 

Summary Authors

Victoria Tan (8/2/2025)

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Judge(s)

Biery, Samuel Frederick (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Jeff Rowes,

Attorney, Elizabeth Sanz,

Cambio, Cris Win, (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Attorney, Mahesha P.

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Plaintiff's Original Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Complaint
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Plaintiff's Motion for Emergency Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Temporary Restraining Order

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Plaintiffs' First Amended Original Complaint for Declaratory Judgment and Injunctive Relief

Texas Association for Money Services Businesses v. Bondi

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

Complaint
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Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Texas Association for Money Services Businesses v. Bondi

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1540621

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Show Cause Order

Texas Association of Money Services Businesses et al. v. Bondi et al.

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Order Transferring Matters Concerning Related Case To The United States District Court In El Paso

Texas Association of Money Services Businesses et al. v. Bondi et al.

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Notice of Appeal

Texas Association of Money Services Businesses et al. v. Bondi et al.

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Notice of Cross-Appeal

Texas Association of Money Services Businesses et al. v. Bondi et al.

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Motion to Stay Proceedings Pending Appeal, or in the Alternative, to Set a Briefing Schedule for Dispositive Motions

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69829398/texas-association-of-money-services-businesses-v-bondi/

Last updated Oct. 26, 2025, 7:27 p.m.

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COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-19983646). No Summons requested at this time, filed by Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Golando, Martin) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

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Case assigned to Judge Fred Biery. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (rqr)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

PACER

If ordered by the court, all referrals will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Chestney (rqr)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Golando, Martin) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (rqr) (Entered: 04/04/2025)

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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To be Referred to SA Mag Judge

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

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STANDING ORDER IN CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE FRED BIERY. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Golando, Martin) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

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ORDER Setting Hearing on 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Motion Hearing set for 4/11/2025 9:00 AM before Judge Fred Biery.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Amy Powell on behalf of Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. Attorney Amy Powell added to party Scott Bessent(pty:dft), Attorney Amy Powell added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Amy Powell added to party Financial Crimes Enforcement Network(pty:dft), Attorney Amy Powell added to party Andrea Gacki(pty:dft), Attorney Amy Powell added to party United States Department of Treasury(pty:dft) (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Mem. in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Filing: Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO, # 2 Proposed Filing: Ex 1 to Opposition, # 3 Proposed Filing: Ex 2 to Opposition, # 4 Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order for Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

1 Proposed Filing: Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO

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2 Proposed Filing: Ex 1 to Opposition

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3 Proposed Filing: Ex 2 to Opposition

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4 Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order for Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

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April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert D. Green on behalf of Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. Attorney Robert D. Green added to party Scott Bessent(pty:dft), Attorney Robert D. Green added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Robert D. Green added to party Financial Crimes Enforcement Network(pty:dft), Attorney Robert D. Green added to party Andrea Gacki(pty:dft), Attorney Robert D. Green added to party United States Department of Treasury(pty:dft) (Green, Robert) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 8 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury, re 5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(mgr) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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2 Exhibit 2

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April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fred Biery: Temporary Restraining Hearing held on 4/11/2025 (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Chris Poage.)(mgr) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 5 Motion for TRO ---IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall not be required to post bond under Rule 65(c). IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that this Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on April 25,2025, unless extended by the Court for good cause shown, or upon the consent of the parties. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (mgr) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 4/11/2025, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chris Poage, Telephone number: (210)244-5036 Email: Chris_Poage@txwd.uscourts.gov. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 5/2/2025, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/12/2025, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/10/2025, (cp) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants amending, filed by Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Nydia Regalado d/b/a Best Rate Exchange, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Mario Regalado d/b/a Border International Services, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC d/b/a Lonestar Money Exchange, Cris Win, Inc. d/b/a Brownsville Casa De Cambio, High Value, Inc., R & C, Inc. d/b/a Temex Money Exchange, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc..(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by High Value, Inc.. (Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christen Mason Hebert ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20065468) by on behalf of Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Admitted Courts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christen Mason Hebert ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20065476) by on behalf of Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Admitted Courts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christen Mason Hebert ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20065482) by on behalf of Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Admitted Courts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Christen Mason Hebert ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-20065507) by on behalf of Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Admitted Courts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Opposed MOTION to Extend TRO and Set a Briefing Schedule re 13 Order on Motion for TRO, by Cris Win, Inc. d/b/a Brownsville Casa De Cambio, E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC d/b/a Lonestar Money Exchange, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Mario Regalado d/b/a Border International Services, Nydia Regalado d/b/a Best Rate Exchange, R & C, Inc. d/b/a Temex Money Exchange, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Correspondence Between Counsel, # 2 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

PACER
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Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cris Win, Inc. d/b/a Brownsville Casa De Cambio, E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC d/b/a Lonestar Money Exchange, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Mario Regalado d/b/a Border International Services, Nydia Regalado d/b/a Best Rate Exchange, R & C, Inc. d/b/a Temex Money Exchange, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Arnoldo Gonzalez, Jr. (High Value, Inc.), # 2 Declaration of Efrain Salinas (San Isidro Multi-Services, Inc.), # 3 Declaration of Mario Regalado (Border International Services), # 4 Declaration of Miguel Espinoza (Espro Investements, LLC), # 5 Declaration of Miguel Regalado (Best Rate Exchange), # 6 Declaration of Ricardo Granado (R & C, Inc.), # 7 Declaration of Xavier Guerra (Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc.), # 8 Declaration of Elizabeth Sanz, # 9 Exhibit A - Map of Texas Zip Codes, # 10 Errata B - Map of California Zip Codes, # 11 Exhibit C - Map of All Zip Codes, # 12 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

PACER
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Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury, re 21 Opposed MOTION to Extend TRO and Set a Briefing Schedule re 13 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Plaintiff E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Plaintiff High Value, Inc., Plaintiff Nydia Regalado d/b/a Best Rate Exchange, Plaintiff R & C, Inc. d/b/a Temex Money Exchange, Plaintiff San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Plaintiff Espro Investment LLC d/b/a Lonestar Money Exchange, Plaintiff Cris Win, Inc. d/b/a Brownsville Casa De Cambio, Plaintiff Mario Regalado d/b/a Border International Services, Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Plaintiff Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Plaintiff Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. (Partial Opposition) (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, re 21 Opposed MOTION to Extend TRO and Set a Briefing Schedule re 13 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Plaintiff R & C, Inc., Plaintiff E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Plaintiff High Value, Inc., Plaintiff San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Plaintiff Nydia Regalado, Plaintiff Espro Investment LLC, Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Plaintiff Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Plaintiff Cris Win, Inc., Plaintiff Mario Regalado, Plaintiff Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. (Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, re 21 Opposed MOTION to Extend TRO and Set a Briefing Schedule re 13 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Plaintiff R & C, Inc., Plaintiff E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Plaintiff High Value, Inc., Plaintiff San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Plaintiff Nydia Regalado, Plaintiff Espro Investment LLC, Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Plaintiff Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Plaintiff Cris Win, Inc., Plaintiff Mario Regalado, Plaintiff Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. CORRECTED (Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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ADVISORY--Before the Court is the matter of setting a Preliminary Injunction hearing and related issues. If the administrative record can be obtained, the pleadings amended and briefing accomplished, the Court is available the weeks of May 12 and May 19. Also, the Temporary Restraining Order with a fourteen-day extension will expire on May 9, 2025. The Court finds good cause exists for this extension to provide time to fully consider the various arguments and motions of the parties.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Robert E. Johnson,Elizabeth L. Sanz,Jeffrey Rowes,Katrin Marquez Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Registration is managed by the PACER Service Center. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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NOTICE of Filing Public Administrative Record by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Certification and Index, # 2 Pages 1-167, # 3 Pages 168-224, # 4 Pages 225-264, # 5 Pages 265-304, # 6 Pages 305-420, # 7 Pages 420-443)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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Joint MOTION to Set a Briefing Schedule re 26 Order,, 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hebert, Christen) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

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ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING ON PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION on 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Motion Hearing set for 5/12/2025, 5/13/2025, 5/15/2025, 5/16/2025, and 5/19/2025 8:30 AM before Judge Fred Biery.) IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction on or before May 1, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiffs shall file their reply on or before May 5, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall disclose their preliminary injunction witnesses on or before May 6, 2025.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re: Leave to File, # 2 Proposed Filing: Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Exhibit 1 to Opposition: Declaration of Andrea Gacki, # 4 Exhibit 2 to Opposition: CTR screenshots, # 5 Exhibit 3 to Opposition: Excerpts from April 11 Hearing Transcript)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 31 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Memorandum in Opposition to Motion re 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff R & C, Inc., Plaintiff E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Plaintiff High Value, Inc., Plaintiff San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Plaintiff Nydia Regalado, Plaintiff Espro Investment LLC, Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Plaintiff Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Plaintiff Cris Win, Inc., Plaintiff Mario Regalado, Plaintiff Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(vl) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

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May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. United States Department of Treasury served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. Andrea Gacki served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. Pam Bondi served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. Scott Bessent served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., Nydia Regalado, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Cris Win, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Espro Investment LLC, San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., High Value, Inc.. The Department of The Treasury, served on 5/2/2025, answer due 7/1/2025. (Rowes, Jeffrey) Modified on 5/6/2025 to edit text (rqr). (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Exceed Page Limitation for Reply in Support of Motion for a Preliminary Injunction by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Reply in Support of Motion for a Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Proposed Order)(Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Witness List by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Martin Anthony Golando on behalf of Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Cris Win, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Espro Investment LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Laredo Insurance Services, LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party R & C, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Mario Regalado(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Nydia Regalado(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Martin Anthony Golando added to party San Isidro Multi Services, Inc.(pty:pla) (Golando, Martin) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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43

NOTICE re: Witness Disclosure by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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45

REPLY in Support Of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, re 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff R & C, Inc., Plaintiff E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Plaintiff Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., Plaintiff High Value, Inc., Plaintiff San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Plaintiff Nydia Regalado, Plaintiff Espro Investment LLC, Plaintiff Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Plaintiff Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Plaintiff Cris Win, Inc., Plaintiff Mario Regalado, Plaintiff Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. (rqr) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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ORDER DISMISSING AS MOOT 21 Motion To Extend The Temporary Restraining Order and Set Briefing Schedule Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (vl) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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NOTICE of Errata re: ECF No. 33-1 by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Corrected Declaration of Andrea Gacki)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

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May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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NOTICE re Hearing by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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Proposed Findings of Fact by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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50

Opposed MOTION to supplement re 28 Notice of Filing, by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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51

Proposed Findings of Fact by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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NOTICE of Filing Amended Declaration of Arnoldo Gonzalez, Jr. by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses (Attachments: # 1 Amended Declaration of Arnoldo Gonzalez)(Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/10/2025)

May 10, 2025

May 10, 2025

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53

NOTICE of Filing Amicus brief filed in the Southern District of California by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Amicus brief filed in the Southern District of California)(Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/10/2025)

May 10, 2025

May 10, 2025

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54

ORDER GRANTING 50 Motion to supplement Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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55

ATTACHMENT Declarations in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction to 54 Order on Motion to supplement, 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Edelmiro J. Martinez (EMEX), # 2 Declaration of David Delgado (Brownsville Casa de Cambio))(Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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56

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fred Biery: Motion Hearing held on 5/12/2025 re 22 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by R & C, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., High Value, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Nydia Regalado, Espro Investment LLC, Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Cris Win, Inc., Mario Regalado, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Chris Poage.)(rqr) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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57

Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 5/12/2025, Proceedings Transcribed: Motion Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Chris Poage, Telephone number: (210)244-5036 Email: Chris_Poage@txwd.uscourts.gov. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 6/4/2025, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/16/2025, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/12/2025, (cp) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplement to Administrative Record by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury re 28 Notice of Filing, (Attachments: # 1 Supplement to Certification of Administrative Record and Revised Index, # 2 Supplement to Public Administrative Record)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

PACER
59

ORDER GRANTING 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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60

Opposed MOTION for Order to Show Cause Regarding Witness Retaliation by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andres Payan Jr., # 2 Exhibit A - IRS Notice of Audit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Johnson, Robert) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

1 Declaration of Andres Payan Jr.

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2 Exhibit A - IRS Notice of Audit

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3 Proposed Order

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May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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61

A FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH ADVISORY. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

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62

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. Defendants are hereby ORDERED to show cause, within ten days of the date of this Order, why the audit notice received by the business of Andres Payan, Jr. does not constitute unlawful retaliation for the testimony of Mr. Payan in this litigation. The Court particularly wants to know if these audit notices are sent to otherssimilarly situated.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

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RESPONSE to 62 Order to Show Cause,,, Terminate Motions,, by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Second Declaration of Andrea Gacki, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Melissa Wuebbels (Case Selection), # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Khloe Williams (Examination))(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - Second Declaration of Andrea Gacki

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2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Melissa Wuebbels (Case Selection)

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3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Khloe Williams (Examination)

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June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

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RESPONSE to 63 Response to Order to Show Cause, by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. (Johnson, Robert) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

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65

ORDER TRANSFERRING MATTERS CONCERNING RELATED CASE TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IN EL PASO. Given the new case involving Mr. Payan that is pending in the El Paso Division, Valuta Corporation, Inc. & Payans Fuel Center, Inc. v. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, et al., Civil Action No. EP-25-cv-00191-LS, the issue about the IRS audit of Mr. Payan is TRANSFERRED to United States District Judge Leon Schydlower in El Paso.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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Order for Scheduling Recommendations/Proposed Scheduling Order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall submit a proposed scheduling order to theCourt within thirty days of the date of this Order. Notice of right to consent to disposition of a civil case by a U.S. Magistrate Judge.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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COURT ADVISORY CONCERNING DISCOVERY AND OTHER MATTERS. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

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Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 59 by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. No filing fee submitted (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

Clearinghouse

NOTICE OF APPEAL following 68 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (rqr)

June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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Notice of Appeal

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

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69

Cross Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 59 by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. ( Filing fee $ 605 receipt number ATXWDC-20372747) (Johnson, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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Notice of Appeal

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEAL following 69 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed), by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to order the transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out a (Transcript Order) and follow the instructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (rqr)

June 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

PACER
70

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 15 Amended Complaint,, by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

PACER
71

ORDER GRANTING 70 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; All Defendants answer extended to 7/15/2025. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

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COPY of Letter of transmittal from USCA to Mr. Robert D. Green and Amy Powell received for 68 Notice of Appeal, filed by United States Department of Treasury, Andrea Gacki, Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.***We have docketed the appeal and ask you to use the case number above in future inquiries.*** (dtg) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury for dates of 4/11/25, 5/12/25. Proceedings Transcribed: TRO Hearing (ECF 14) and PI Hearing (ECF 57). Court Reporter: Poage.. (Powell, Amy)***Modified TEXT on 7/2/2025 (dtg).***TRO HEARING OF 4/11/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 14 .***TRO HERAING OF 5/12/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 57 .*** (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

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72

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury for dates of 4/11/25, 5/12/25. Proceedings Transcribed: TRO Hearing (ECF 14) and PI Hearing (ECF 57). Court Reporter: Poage.. (Powell, Amy)***Modified TEXT on 7/2/2025 (dtg).***TRO HEARING OF 4/11/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 14 .***TRO HERAING OF 5/12/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 57 .*** (Entered: 07/01/2025)

July 1, 2025

July 1, 2025

PACER
74

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr. for dates of 4/11/25 and 5/12/25. Proceedings Transcribed: TRO Hearing and Preliminary Injunction Hearing. Court Reporter: Chris Poage.. (Johnson, Robert)***Modified TEXT on 7/9/2025 (dtg).******TRO HEARING OF 4/11/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 14 .***TRO HERAING OF 5/12/2025 BEFORE JUDGE FRED BIERY; COURT REPORTER: CHRIS POAGE, TRANSCRIPT IS ALREADY ON FILE WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE, SEE DOCKET ENTRY 57 .*** (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
75

Opposed MOTION to Stay Case or in the Alternative to Set a Briefing Schedule by United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Powell, Amy) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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76

Scheduling Recommendations (Joint) by Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc.. (Johnson, Robert) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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77

COPY of Letter of transmittal from USCA to Mr. Martin Golando, Roland Gutierrez, Ms. Christen Hebert, Mr. Robert Johnson, Ms. Katrin Marquez, Mr. Jeff Rowes, Mrs. Elizabeth Sanz, Mr. Andrew Heller Ward, received for 59 Cross Notice of Appeal, filed by R & C, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., High Value, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Nydia Regalado, Espro Investment LLC, Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, Cris Win, Inc., Mario Regalado, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr.***We have docketed the cross appeal and ask you to use the case number above in future inquiries.*** (dtg) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

PACER
78

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Cris Win, Inc., E.Mex. Financial Services, Inc., Espro Investment LLC, Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., High Value, Inc., Laredo Insurance Services, LLC, R & C, Inc., Mario Regalado, Nydia Regalado, Reynosa Casa de Cambio, Inc., San Isidro Multi Services, Inc., Texas Association of Money Services Businesses, re 75 Opposed MOTION to Stay Case or in the Alternative to Set a Briefing Schedule filed by Defendant United States Department of Treasury (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

PACER

Appeal Record Accepted and Available Electronically

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

PACER

Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal in USCA #25-50481 has been accepted by the 5th Circuit. re 68 Notice of Appeal, 69 Cross Notice of Appeal. Attorneys are advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructions here (dtg)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

PACER
79

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury, re 75 Opposed MOTION to Stay Case or in the Alternative to Set a Briefing Schedule filed by Defendant United States Department of Treasury (Powell, Amy) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

PACER
80

ORDER GRANTING 75 Motion to Stay Case. The Court has also taken into consideration for this ruling the pending case in El Paso, Valuta Corporation, Inc. & Payans Fuel Center, Inc. v. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, et al., Civil Action No. EP-25-cv-00191-LS. This mater is STAYED pending resolution of the pending appeal and cross-appeal. The parties shall promptly notify the Court when the appeal is fully resolved. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 07/22/2025)

July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

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81

Consent MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Siler, Jacob) (Entered: 07/29/2025)

July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

PACER
82

ORDER OF ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

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83

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS CONSENT MOTION TO SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL Attorney. Jacob S. Siler for Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, United States Department of Treasury added. Attorney Amy Powell terminated.. Signed by Judge Fred Biery. (rqr) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

July 30, 2025

July 30, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump 1.0 & 2.0 Immigration Enforcement Order Challenges

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 1, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Texas Association of Money Services Businesses (TAMSB), a nonprofit organization representing the interests of money services businesses (MSBs) that offer currency exchange services

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Treasury (- United States (national) -), Federal

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (- United States (national) -), Federal

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (- United States (national) -), Federal

Pam Bondi (- United States (national) -), Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Equal Protection

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Order Duration: 2025 - None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Other Banking

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination