Case: L.M.L v. Martin

L.M.L et al. v. Martin

L.M.L et al. v. Martin

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

COMPLAINT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ATXWDC-21876909). No Summons requested at this time, filed by L.M.L, K.G.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of L.M.L., # 2 Exhibit Declaration of K.G.S., # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Talia Roma)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

1 Exhibit Declaration of L.M.L.

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2 Exhibit Declaration of K.G.S.

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Talia Roma

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Cody Wofsy on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

MOTION to Certify Class by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Cody Wofsy, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Dustin Rynders)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Cody Wofsy

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Dustin Rynders

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Summons Issued as to Freeman F. Martin. (lme) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Spencer Amdur on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L (Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lee Gelernt on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

To be Referred to AU Mag Judge

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case assigned to Judge David A. Ezra. 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. (lme)

If ordered by the court, all referrals and consents in this case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge Hightower. (lme)

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by K.G.S., L.M.L. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (pg) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

Proposed Order to 9 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by K.G.S., L.M.L 10 Order Setting Briefing Schedule (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE AND HEARING ( Motion Hearing set for 5/13/2026 10:00 AM before Judge David A. Ezra ). Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (pg) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by K.G.S., L.M.L 13 Order Setting Briefing Schedule, Set Motion Hearings (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by L.M.L, K.G.S.. Freeman F. Martin served on 5/5/2026, answer due 5/26/2026. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

Deficiency Notice

DEFICIENCY NOTICE: re 9 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY. A Proposed Order is required when a non-dispositive Motion is filed. DO NOT RE-FILE the entire document. Please file ONLY the Proposed Order. Use the "PROPOSED ORDER" event from the Other Documents/Other Filings menu/submenu and LINK the Proposed Order to your Motion. Thank you. (pg)

Opposed MOTION to Strike 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Declarations of L.M.L and K.G.S by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Al-Fuhaid, Munera) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

1 Proposed Order

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Munera Al-Fuhaid on behalf of Freeman F. Martin. Attorney Munera Al-Fuhaid added to party Freeman F. Martin(pty:dft) (Al-Fuhaid, Munera) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Monroe David Bryant, Jr on behalf of Freeman F. Martin. Attorney Monroe David Bryant, Jr added to party Freeman F. Martin(pty:dft) (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Opposed MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Freeman F. Martin, re 9 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

NOTICE of Deposition of Plaintiff K.G.S. by Freeman F. Martin (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

NOTICE of Deposition of Plaintiff L.M.L by Freeman F. Martin (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Amended MOTION to Expedite Discovery by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit of Deposition of Plaintiff L.M.L, # 2 Exhibit of Deposition of Plaintiff KGS, # 3 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

ORDER FOR RESPONSE. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (pg) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Subject Matter Jurisdiction) by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Opposed MOTION to Continue or Deferral of Determination of Motion for Class Certification by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Freeman F. Martin, re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Freeman F. Martin, re 5 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Freeman F. Martin, re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L Amended (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Declaration of Freeman Martin, # 2 Appendix Declaration of David Bryant)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

Amended MOTION to Continue or Deferral on Hearing for Class Cert by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

1 Proposed Order

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Order on Motion to Expedite

Order on Motion to Continue

Text Order MOOTING 19 Motion to Expedite in light of 23 Amended Motion to Expedite. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LDlc)

Text Order MOOTING 26 Motion to Continue in light of 30 Amended Motion to Continue. Entered by Judge David A. Ezra. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (LDlc)

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 5 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 9 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 19 Opposed MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by Defendant Freeman F. Martin (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 16 Opposed MOTION to Strike 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Declarations of L.M.L and K.G.S filed by Defendant Freeman F. Martin (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 30 Amended MOTION to Continue or Deferral on Hearing for Class Cert filed by Defendant Freeman F. Martin (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by K.G.S., L.M.L, re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff K.G.S., Plaintiff L.M.L (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 9 Motion to Proceed Anonymously and GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 23 Motion to Expedite Discovery. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Alexia Kristin Baker on behalf of Freeman F. Martin. Attorney Alexia Kristin Baker added to party Freeman F. Martin(pty:dft) (Baker, Alexia) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

STATEMENT OF ISSUES STATEMENT OF INTEREST by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Lesnau, Jessica) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Carolina Rivera Nelson ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21924418) by on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L. (Rivera Nelson, Carolina) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

NOTICE REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDER by K.G.S., L.M.L (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

NOTICE of Corrected Exhibit C by K.G.S., L.M.L re 41 Notice (Other) (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to CAROLINA RIVERA NELSON. 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 David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING THE HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cody Wofsy for Attorney Hannah Schoen Steinberg ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21930649) by on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cody Wofsy for Attorney Omar Jadwat ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number ATXWDC-21931270) by on behalf of K.G.S., L.M.L. (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

MOTION to Strike Declaration of Talia Romo and Exhibits Thereto by Freeman F. Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

SUPPLEMENT Regarding Class Certification by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiff L.M.L.'s Response to Interrogatories, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiff K.G.S.'s Response to Interrogatories)(Gibson Kumar, Kate) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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ORDER GRANTING 45 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to HANNAH SCHOEN STEINBERG. 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 David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

ORDER GRANTING 46 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to OMAR JADWAT. 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 David A. Ezra. (cc3) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David A. Ezra: Motion Hearing held on 5/13/2026 re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction filed by K.G.S., L.M.L. Written order forthcoming. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically) (Court Reporter April Balcombe.)(cc3) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Freeman F. Martin for proceedings held on 5/13/2026. Proceedings Transcribed: Motion for Preliminary Injunction.. (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

SUPPLEMENT Regarding Depositions by K.G.S., L.M.L. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Deposition of L.M.L., # 2 Exhibit Deposition of K.G.S.)(Gibson Kumar, Kate) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

RESPONSE in Support, filed by Freeman F. Martin, re 16 Opposed MOTION to Strike 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction Declarations of L.M.L and K.G.S filed by Defendant Freeman F. Martin (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

ORDER MOOTING 30 Motion to Continue; GRANTING 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; DENYING 47 Motion to Strike ; GRANTING IN PART AND HELD IN ABEYANCE IN PART 5 Motion to Certify Class; DENYING 16 Motion to Strike ; DENYING 25 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge David A. Ezra. (dm) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

Appeal of Order entered by District Judge 55 by Freeman F. Martin. ( Filing fee $ 605 receipt number CTXWDC-21968718) (Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL as to 55 Order on Motion to Continue,, Order on Motion for TRO, Order on Motion to Strike, Order on Motion to Certify Class, Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction by Freeman F. Martin. Filing fee $605. 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 (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. (cc3)

Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory

Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 5/13/2026, Proceedings Transcribed: Preliminary Injunction Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: April Balcombe, Telephone number: 5129256810. 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 6/12/2026, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/22/2026, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/20/2026, Appeal Record due by 6/8/2026, (Balcombe, April) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Freeman F. Martin.(Bryant, Monroe) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

Transcript Request (Appeal)

Stay Case

1 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Stay

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Order on Motion to Stay Case

Withdraw As Attorney

Filing Fee Received

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney