Case: United States v. Lopez-Gonzalez

25-mj-01562 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Filed Date: May 13, 2025

Closed Date: May 19, 2025

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Case Summary

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This criminal prosecution followed the creation of a federally managed 60-foot strip of land contiguous to the United States and Mexico in the state of New Mexico. On April 18, 2025, the Secretary of the Army assigned these Federal lands to United States Army Garrison Fort Huachuca for use as National Defense Areas under the purview of the U.S. military. Defendant was arrested on suspicion of illegal entry into the United States and charged with trespassing on these lands.

This case is now closed.

People

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Judge(s)

Wormuth, Gregory (New Mexico)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Williams, Jared Kirk (New Mexico)

Attorney for Defendant

Ibarra, Carlos (New Mexico)

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25-mj-01562

Criminal Complaint

United States of America v. Lopez-Gonzalez

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70272585/united-states-v-lopez-gonzalez/

Last updated April 8, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link

Arrest of Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez (rh)

May 10, 2025

May 10, 2025

Hearing as to Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez: Initial Appearance set for 5/14/2025 at 09:01 AM in Las Cruces - 340 Sierra Blanca Courtroom (North Tower) before Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth. (rh)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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COMPLAINT as to Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez. (ac) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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Clerk's Minutes of Initial Presentment hearing held before Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth: Initial Appearance as to Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez held on 5/14/2025. Defendant advised of rights/penalties. Attorney to be appointed. Appearances: AUSA: Elizabeth Tonkin; AFPD: Daniel Rubin; FPD Standing In; Interpreter: Carolina Duran. Recorded: Liberty-Sierra Blanca. Rights: 9:16 AM - 9:18 AM. Time In Session: 9:52 AM - 9:58 AM. Courtroom Deputy: Kristin Solis. NOTICE OF HEARING: Preliminary/Detention Hearing is hereby set before Magistrate Judge Damian L. Martinez for 5/19/2025, at 09:08 AM in Las Cruces - 340 Sierra Blanca Courtroom (North Tower), U.S. District Courthouse, 100 N. Church St., Las Cruces, New Mexico. THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.(ac) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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Pursuant to the Due Process Protections Act, the Court confirms the United States' obligation to produce all exculpatory evidence to the defendant pursuant to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and its progeny, and orders it to do so. Failing to do so in a timely manner may result in consequences, including but not limited to, exclusion of evidence, adverse jury instructions, dismissal of charges, contempt proceedings, or sanctions by Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth (ac)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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CJA 20: Appointment of Attorney Carlos Ibarra for Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez by Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth (vrr)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER (ORDER DISMISSING CHARGES) by Chief Magistrate Judge Gregory B. Wormuth as to Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez. (kls) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Attorney update in case as to Eliecer Lopez-Gonzalez. Attorney Jared Kirk Anthony Williams for USA added. (ac)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

New Mexico

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 13, 2025

Closing Date: May 19, 2025

Case Ongoing: No

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of New Mexico 25-mj-01562

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