Case: L.M.L v. Martin

1:26-cv-01170 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Filed Date: May 4, 2026

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) On May 4, 2026, two Honduran nationals residing in Austin, Texas filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in his official capacity. The plaintiffs challenged Texas Senate Bill 4 (S.B. 4), signed into law on December 18, 2023, which created a parallel state immigration enforcement system by establishing three new crimina…

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.)

On May 4, 2026, two Honduran nationals residing in Austin, Texas filed this putative class action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in his official capacity. The plaintiffs challenged Texas Senate Bill 4 (S.B. 4), signed into law on December 18, 2023, which created a parallel state immigration enforcement system by establishing three new criminal offenses, including Illegal Reentry by Certain Aliens, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and authorizing state courts to issue orders directing noncitizens to return to foreign nations.

The complaint alleged that S.B. 4 is preempted by federal law under the Supremacy Clause because immigration enforcement is exclusively a federal authority, and that the law conflicts with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which provides a comprehensive federal framework for immigration enforcement and humanitarian protections. Notably, the complaint alleged that Governor Abbott admitted S.B. 4 was drafted to be consistent with the dissent in Arizona v. United States, implicitly conceding its inconsistency with binding Supreme Court precedent, and that the former DPS Director estimated approximately 72,000 arrests per year under the law. Plaintiffs sought declaratory relief, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief barring enforcement of the law's reentry and refusal-to-comply provisions, and any other relief the Court deemed appropriate.

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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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May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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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)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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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)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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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)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

6

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

To be Referred to AU Mag Judge

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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)

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

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

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

10

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)

May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

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Deficiency Notice

May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

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)

May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

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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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May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

18

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

19

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

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

20

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

21

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

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

22

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

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

24

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

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

25

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

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

26

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

27

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

29

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

30

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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May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

Order on Motion to Expedite

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

Order on Motion to Continue

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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)

May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

33

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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

34

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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

35

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)

1 Proposed Order

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May 11, 2026

May 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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

39

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

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

40

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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

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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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

42

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

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

43

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)

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

44

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

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

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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)

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

46

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)

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

47

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

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

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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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May 13, 2026

May 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)

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

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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)

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

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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)

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

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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)

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

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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)

May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

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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)

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

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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)

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

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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)

May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

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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)

May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

Notice of Appeal - Interlocutory

May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026

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Transcript Filed

May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Texas

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 4, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Texas 1:26-cv-01170

Available Documents:

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