Case: Collins v. Landry

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ALAMDC-3067828), filed by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Ennis, Jamar) Modified on 5/5/2026 to add filing fee and receipt number (CLM). (Entered: 04/30/2026)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B

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NOTICE of Cover Sheet by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia. (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

ORDER CONSTITUTING THREE-JUDGE COURT: The members of the three-judge district court convened under 28 U.S.C. § 2284 are: Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan- Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick - Middle District of Louisiana; and Judge Greg G. Guidry - Eastern District of Louisiana. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 05/01/2026. (NLT) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

MOTION to Transfer Case to Western District of Louisiana by Elizabeth Murrill (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Brief in Support, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Jones, Carey) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 6 MOTION to Transfer Case to Western District of Louisiana filed by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia. (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

ORDER: The undersigned panel, appointed by the Chief Judge of the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, is taking the issue of its jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 2284 under advisement. Pending the panel's examination of jurisdiction: IT IS ORDERED that the defendants shall file any opposition to the plaintiff's claim for injunctive relief on or before May 5th, 2026; IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall file a brief in response to the defendant's Motion to Transfer (Rec Doc. 6) on or before May 5th, 2026; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs are granted leave to file a reply to the defendant's opposition, and the defendants are granted leave to file a reply to the plaintiff's opposition to transfer on or before May 7th, 2026. This matter will be set for hearing by separate notice. The parties are ORDERED to state in their respective briefs whether an evidentiary hearing is requested. If no evidence is to be offered this matter will be deemed submitted on the briefs. Issued on behalf of the panel. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 5/1/2026. (SWE) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

Memorandum Responsive to the Panel's 8 Order of May 1, 2026 Regarding the Request for an Evidentiary Hearing by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia (Ennis, Jamar) Modified on 5/4/2026 to edit the text (NLT). (Entered: 05/03/2026)

MOTION for Leave to File by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/03/2026)

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 1 Complaint. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (CLM) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Local Rule 7.1 as to 4 Certificate of Interested Persons. Failure to add all listed interested persons to CM/ECF upon filing of Certificate of Interested Persons REQUIRED CORRECTION: Within one business day, the filer shall add all interested persons listed on the certificate using the event Add Interested Person located under Notices in the CM/ECF system. (CLM) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Lauren Jewett, John Day, Conrad Cable, Matt Gromlich, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Cleo Fields, Nick Albares, Gary Crockett. (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

Exhibit(s) to 10 MOTION for Leave to File, 11 Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedures III(A)(1),, 1 Complaint by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

ORDER: Both parties shall file briefs on the issue of whether the Plaintiffs Complaint presents grounds requiring adjudication by a district court of three judges, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2284(a), on or before May 7, 2026. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 5/4/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

*** Add Interested Person by Eugene Collins, Jr, Lindsay Garcia (Ennis, Jamar)

Notice of Payment of $405.00 Initial Filing Fee by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ALAMDC-3067828. (Ennis, Jamar)

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Ennis, Jamar) Modified on 5/5/2026 to correct title (CLM). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 16 Notice of (other),. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (CLM) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 1 Complaint, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit S.Ct. 5.4.26 Order, # 2 Exhibit Letter to Governor re Emergency Certification, # 3 Exhibit J. Myers ruling, # 4 Exhibit J. Moore ruling)(Jones, Carey) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

1 Exhibit S.Ct. 5.4.26 Order

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2 Exhibit Letter to Governor re Emergency Certification

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3 Exhibit J. Myers ruling

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ORDER: In the interest of judicial economy, Civil Action 26-487-JWD-SDJ, Bernard et al v. Landry is reassigned from United States District Judge John W. deGravelles and Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson to United States Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick and Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 5/5/2026. (CLM) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Exhibit(s) to 16 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett. (Ennis, Jamar) Modified on 5/7/2026 to correct title (CLM). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

RESPONSE to 18 MEMORANDUM in Opposition, filed by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett. (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

RESPONSE to 8 Order,,,, filed by Nick Albares, Conrad Cable, Eugene Collins, Jr, Gary Crockett, John Day, Cleo Fields, Jessee Fleenor, Larry Foy, Lindsay Garcia, Matt Gromlich, Lauren Jewett. (Ennis, Jamar) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

REPLY in Support of 6 MOTION to Transfer Case to Western District of Louisiana filed by All Defendants. (Jones, Carey) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

Brief Opposing Empanelment of a Three-Judge Court Order 28 U.S.C. Section 2284 filed by All Defendants. (Jones, Carey) Modified on 5/8/2026 to edit text. (EDC). (Entered: 05/07/2026)

RULING: Because Plaintiffs do not raise a direct challenge to the apportionment of any congressional districts, and do not provide any alternative grounds under § 2284, their Motion to Convene a Three-Judge District Court is DENIED for want of jurisdiction as stated herein. Signed by Stuart Kyle Duncan, Circuit Judge, Greg Guidry, District Judge and Shelly D. Dick, District Judge on 5/8/2026. (SWE) Modified on 5/8/2026 (SWE).

RULING AND ORDER: For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' 6 Motion to Transfer Venue is GRANTED. It is therefore ORDERED that the above-captioned case shall be TRANSFERRED in its entirety to the Western District of Louisiana. The Clerk of this Court shall take such steps as are needed to effectuate this transfer. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 5/8/2026. (SWE) (Entered: 05/08/2026)