Case: Jackson v. Weber I

2:25-cv-00197 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Filed Date: Aug. 25, 2025

Closed Date: Oct. 23, 2025

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Summary Authors

Kerry Holihan (3/1/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Kacsmaryk, Matthew Joseph (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Epstein, Daniel Z (Texas)

Paltzik, Edward A (Texas)

Parker, Chris D (Texas)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

2:25-cv-00197

Complaint

Jackson v. Weber

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Complaint
37

2:25-cv-00197

Memorandum Opinion and Order

Jackson v. Weber

Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2986057

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71235529/jackson-v-weber/

Last updated July 10, 2026, 5:47 a.m.

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COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against All Defendants filed by Ronny Jackson. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15797799) Clerk to issue summons(es). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet) (Paltzik, Edward) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

1 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

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New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (No magistrate judge assigned). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (nht) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

3

Summons Issued as to Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber. (nht) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

4

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Ronny Jackson (Attachments: # 1 Declaration(s) Declaration of Plaintiff Representative Ronny Jackson)Attorney Chris D Parker added to party Ronny Jackson(pty:pla) (Parker, Chris). Added MOTION for Injunction on 9/5/2025 (awc). (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Sept. 4, 2025

Sept. 4, 2025

5

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Ronny Jackson re 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 09/04/2025)

Sept. 4, 2025

Sept. 4, 2025

6

ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for a TRO is DENIED. The Court DEFERS ruling on a preliminary injunction at this time, considering this only after service has been effected on Defendants and they have an opportunity to file an answer in the action and a response to Plaintiff's Motion. re: 4 Motion for TRO and Preliminary Injunction. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/5/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

Sept. 5, 2025

Sept. 5, 2025

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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15830999) filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber Attorney Jennifer E Rosenberg added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer E Rosenberg added to party Shirley N Weber(pty:dft) (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

8

MOTION to Proceed Without Local Counsel--Unopposed filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

9

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

10

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15831305) filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N WeberAttorney Iram Hasan added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Iram Hasan added to party Shirley N Weber(pty:dft) (Hasan, Iram) Modified docket text to add attorney to party on 9/12/2025 (nht). (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

11

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Hasan, Iram) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

12

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (DerOhanian, Artin) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

13

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15831361) filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber Attorney Anya Binsacca added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney Anya Binsacca added to party Shirley N Weber(pty:dft) (Binsacca, Anya) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

14

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Binsacca, Anya) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

15

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15831371) filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber Attorney David Green added to party Gavin Newsom(pty:dft), Attorney David Green added to party Shirley N Weber(pty:dft) (Green, David) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

16

Certificate Regarding Judge-Specific Requirements. (Green, David) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

Sept. 11, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

17

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Shirley N Weber ; served on 9/9/2025. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Gavin Newsom ; served on 9/10/2025. (Parker, Chris) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

19

ORDER granting 8 Motion to Proceed Without Local Counsel. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/15/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

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ORDER granting 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David Green. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/15/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

21

ORDER granting 7 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jennifer E. Rosenberg. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/15/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

22

ORDER granting 13 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anya Binsacca. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/15/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

23

ORDER granting 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Iram Hasan. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/15/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

24

Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Filing fee $100; Receipt number ATXNDC-15838888) filed by Ronny Jackson (Epstein, Daniel) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

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ORDER deferring ruling on 24 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Z. Epstein. The Court further ORDERS Applicant to supplement his Application with an explanation of whether admission pro hac vice is necessary for him to practice before this Court within three days of the date of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/19/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/19/2025)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

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Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice with Certificate of Good Standing (Clerk Note: Filer states no fee is to be collected due to prior payment or waiver by MO 16 or prior order.) filed by Ronny Jackson (Epstein, Daniel) (Entered: 09/22/2025)

Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

27

ORDER deferring ruling on 26 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Z. Epstein. The Court again DEFERS ruling on the Application. Applicant is further ORDERED to explain, within three days of the date of this Order, why he did not apply for admission pro hac vice before filing (1) the Complaint and (2) the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and a Preliminary Injunction. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/23/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

28

Response re: 27 ORDER filed by Ronny Jackson (Epstein, Daniel) Modified title and termed motion on 9/24/2025 (nht). (Entered: 09/23/2025)

Sept. 23, 2025

Sept. 23, 2025

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MOTION Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

30

ORDER granting 26 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Daniel Z. Epstein. Important Reminder: Unless excused for cause, an attorney who is not an ECF user must register within 14 days of the date the attorney appears in a case pursuant to LR 5.1(f) and LCrR 49.2(g). (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/25/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Sept. 25, 2025

Sept. 25, 2025

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ORDER granting 29 Motion to Exceed Page Limits. Defendants are ORDERED to file a single combined brief not exceeding thirty-five pages in length. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 9/26/2025) (awc) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Sept. 26, 2025

Sept. 26, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Injunction (Combined Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS (Complete Appendix including exhibits) to 33 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion, by Defendants Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber. (Hasan, Iram) Modified text on 10/3/2025 (vls). (Entered: 10/03/2025)

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

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Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Ronny Jackson re 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, 4 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Injunction Brief in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss and in Further Support of Motion for a Preliminary Injunction (Paltzik, Edward) (Entered: 10/05/2025)

Oct. 5, 2025

Oct. 5, 2025

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REPLY filed by Gavin Newsom, Shirley N Weber re: 32 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Rosenberg, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction are DISMISSED without prejudice. re: 4, 32 . (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 10/23/2025) (awc) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

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JUDGMENT: The Court GRANTED Defendants' Motion to Dismiss on all of Plaintiff's claims. This case is therefore DISMISSED without prejudice. Judgment is rendered accordingly. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 10/23/2025) (awc) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief in Support, MOTION for Permanent Injunctive Relief () filed by Carl Gordon. ***FILED USING EMERGENCY FILING EMAIL*** (chmb) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

Oct. 24, 2025

Oct. 24, 2025

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ORDER denying 39 Motion for Leave to File; denying 39 Motion for Injunction. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 10/31/2025) (awc) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

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***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:40. Fri Oct 31 13:36:43 CDT 2025 (crt)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Election/Voting Rights

Special Collection(s):

Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) project

Mid-Decade Redistricting Cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 25, 2025

Closing Date: Oct. 23, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Class Action Sought: No

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Guarantee Clause

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Texas 2:25-cv-00197

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Voting:

Redistricting/district composition

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