Case: Robinson v. Board of County Commissioners, Otero County, New Mexico

1:07-cv-01044 | U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Filed Date: Oct. 17, 2007

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On October 17, 2007, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed a civil rights suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on behalf of five Latino families in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Plaintiffs alleged that the Sheriff's Department sanctioned an operation to locate, detain and arrest Latinos in an effort to apprehend undocumented immigrants. As part of the operation, plaintiffs alleg…

On October 17, 2007, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed a civil rights suit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on behalf of five Latino families in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Plaintiffs alleged that the Sheriff's Department sanctioned an operation to locate, detain and arrest Latinos in an effort to apprehend undocumented immigrants.

As part of the operation, plaintiffs alleged that on September 10, 2007, sheriff's deputies raided homes of Latinos without search warrants and stopped, detained, and interrogated Latino motorists and Latinos walking on the street without probable cause or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Some Latinos that objected to the tactics were allegedly assaulted by deputies and issued bogus criminal charges in an attempt to cover the deputies' misconduct. Plaintiffs asserted violations of the Fourth Amendment, due process and equal protection as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and corresponding provisions of the state constitution. They sought monetary damages and declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent further immigration raids by the Sheriff's Department.

On April 3, 2008, the parties entered into a settlement, which the court adopted on May 27, 2008, dismissing the case. Under the terms of the settlement, the Otero County Sheriff's Department agreed to a settlement of $100,000 and changes to its operational procedures. Under the agreement, deputies agreed not to inquire about a person's immigration status in minor cases and not to hold a person who is not under arrest for federal immigration officers. The department also agreed to accept the matricula consular (consulate-issued identification card) as a valid ID.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (6/8/2009)

People

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Judge(s)

Johnson, William Paul (New Mexico)

Lynch, William P. (New Mexico)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bach, George (New Mexico)

Graybill, Lisa Shawn (Texas)

Perales, Nina (Texas)

Attorney for Defendant
Judge(s)

Johnson, William Paul (New Mexico)

Lynch, William P. (New Mexico)

Smith, Leslie C. (New Mexico)

Attorney for Defendant

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1:07-cv-01044

Docket [PACER]

Robinson v. Board of County Commissioners

May 27, 2008

May 27, 2008

Docket

Families Sue Otero County Sheriffs Over Illegal Immigration Raids -- Civil rights groups say sheriffs 'broke trust' with community

Daniel T. v. Board of County Commissioners, Otero County, New Mexico

No Court

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

Press Release
1

1:07-cv-01044

Complaint

Daniel T. v. Board of County Commissioners, Otero County, New Mexico

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

Complaint
44

1:07-cv-01044

Joint Motion to Approve Resolution and thereafter to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint with Prejudice

Daniel T. v. Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/12522398/robinson-v-board-of-county-commissioners/

Last updated Jan. 30, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against all defendants ( Filing Fee - Online Payment), filed by Hilda T, Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Chris V, IDA V, Daniel T, John T, Lucy T, David Robinson, Mary T. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bach, George) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

View on PACER

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

RECAP

Filing Fee Received: $ 350 receipt number 330977 re 1 Complaint, filed by John T, Chris V, Daniel T, IDA V, Mary T, Francisco Rodriguez, Lucy T, Hilda T, Norma Estrada, David Robinson, Veronica Moreno (Payment made via Pay.gov)(Bach, George)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER
2

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Chris V, IDA V, Daniel T, John T, Lucy T, David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T (Bach, George) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER

Judge William P. Johnson and William P Lynch assigned. (nm)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER

Summons Issued as to Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. (nm)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER
3

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Nina Perales by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Perales, Nina) (Entered: 10/31/2007)

Oct. 31, 2007

Oct. 31, 2007

PACER
4

MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Marisol L. Perez by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Attachments: # 1)(Perez, Marisol) (Entered: 10/31/2007)

Oct. 31, 2007

Oct. 31, 2007

PACER
5

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed Effective November 10, 2007 Acknowledgement filed by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. (Slease, William) (Entered: 11/13/2007)

Nov. 13, 2007

Nov. 13, 2007

PACER
6

NOTICE of Appearance by William D. Slease on behalf of Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter (Slease, William) (Entered: 11/13/2007)

Nov. 13, 2007

Nov. 13, 2007

PACER
7

FILED IN ERROR-ORDER by Judge William P Lynch granting 3 ORDER on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Attorney Marisol L Perez for representing Plaintiffs in this matter (ctg) Modified on to add error text 11/14/2007 (ctg) (Entered: 11/14/2007)

Nov. 13, 2007

Nov. 13, 2007

PACER
8

ORDER by Judge William P Lynch granting 4 ORDER on Motion for Pro Hac Vice Attorney Marisol L Perez for Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T & Hilda T(ctg) (Entered: 11/14/2007)

Nov. 13, 2007

Nov. 13, 2007

PACER
9

ORDER by Judge William P Lynch granting re 3 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Nina Perales filed by Ida V., Francisco Rodriguez, Norma Estrada, Hilda T, David Robinson, Veronica Moreno & Mary T (ctg) (Entered: 11/14/2007)

Nov. 13, 2007

Nov. 13, 2007

PACER
10

Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by Ida V., Francisco Rodriguez, Norma Estrada, Hilda T, David Robinson, Veronica Moreno, Mary T.(Slease, William) (Entered: 11/28/2007)

Nov. 28, 2007

Nov. 28, 2007

PACER
11

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter (Slease, William) (Entered: 11/28/2007)

Nov. 28, 2007

Nov. 28, 2007

PACER
12

ORDER by Judge William P. Lynch: Telephonic Initial Scheduling Conference set for 1/17/2008 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch. (age) (Entered: 11/29/2007)

Nov. 29, 2007

Nov. 29, 2007

PACER
13

NOTICE of Appearance by Joleen K. Youngers on behalf of all plaintiffs (Youngers, Joleen) (Entered: 12/12/2007)

Dec. 12, 2007

Dec. 12, 2007

PACER
14

MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. (Slease, William) (Entered: 12/20/2007)

Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

PACER
15

MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Memorandum in Support of) by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. (Slease, William) (Entered: 12/20/2007)

Dec. 20, 2007

Dec. 20, 2007

PACER
16

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Memorandum in Support of), 14 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Bach, George) (Entered: 12/21/2007)

Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

PACER
17

ORDER by Judge William P. Johnson granting 16 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Response due by 1/11/2008. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED.(mag) (Entered: 12/21/2007)

Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

PACER
18

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T of Initial Disclosures (Bach, George) (Entered: 12/21/2007)

Dec. 21, 2007

Dec. 21, 2007

PACER
19

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, John Does, Jane Doe Defendants' Initial Rule 26 Disclosures (Slease, William) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

Jan. 7, 2008

Jan. 7, 2008

PACER
20

Joint Status Report and Provisional Discovery Plan by David Robinson (Bach, George) (Entered: 01/07/2008)

Jan. 7, 2008

Jan. 7, 2008

PACER
21

RESPONSE in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Memorandum in Support of), 14 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Bach, George) (Entered: 01/11/2008)

Jan. 11, 2008

Jan. 11, 2008

PACER
22

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Judge William P. Lynch : Scheduling Conference held on 1/17/2008. (age) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

PACER
23

ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL DEADLINES AND ADOPTING JOINT STATUS REPORT by Judge William P. Lynch (age) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

PACER
24

ORDER by Judge William P. Lynch: Settlement Conference set for 4/3/2008 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch. (age) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

Jan. 17, 2008

Jan. 17, 2008

PACER
25

Defendants' REPLY in Support of re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Memorandum in Support of), 21 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter. (Slease, William) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

PACER
26

NOTICE of Briefing Complete by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter re 15 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (Memorandum in Support of) filed by Leon Ledbetter, Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, 14 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Leon Ledbetter, Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett (Slease, William) (Entered: 01/22/2008)

Jan. 22, 2008

Jan. 22, 2008

PACER
27

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter regarding Defendant Otero County's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents to Plaintiffs Francisco Rodriguez, Hilda T., Mary T., Norma Estrada, Veronica Moreno, Ida V., Ida V., as Next Friend of Chris V., a Minor, David Robinson, David Robinson, as Next Friend of Daniel T., John T., and Lucy T., Minors (Slease, William) (Entered: 01/29/2008)

Jan. 29, 2008

Jan. 29, 2008

PACER
28

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Ida V. re: Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant Otero County Sheriffs Deputy Rob Hansen, Plaintiffs First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant Otero County Sheriffs Deputy Leon Ledbetter, Plaintiffs First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, and Plaintiffs First Request for Production of Documents to Defendant Otero County Sheriff John Blansett (Bach, George) (Entered: 02/21/2008)

Feb. 21, 2008

Feb. 21, 2008

PACER
29

CERTIFICATE by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T of Service of Third Party subpoena for documents on US Customs & Border Protection (Perez, Marisol) Modified on 2/27/2008 to correct text (pmr). (Entered: 02/21/2008)

Feb. 21, 2008

Feb. 21, 2008

PACER
30

CERTIFICATE by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T of Service of Third Party subpoena for documents on NM Homeland (Perez, Marisol) Modified on 2/27/2008 to correct text (pmr). (Entered: 02/21/2008)

Feb. 21, 2008

Feb. 21, 2008

PACER
31

Unopposed MOTION for Order Stipulated Protective Order by David Robinson. (Bach, George) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

March 3, 2008

March 3, 2008

PACER
32

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER by Judge William P Lynch 31 Unopposed MOTION for Order Stipulated Protective Order filed by David Robinson (ctg) (Entered: 03/04/2008)

March 4, 2008

March 4, 2008

PACER
33

ORDER by Judge William P. Lynch: Telephonic Status Conference set for 3/11/2008 at 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch. (age) (Entered: 03/10/2008)

March 10, 2008

March 10, 2008

PACER
34

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Norma Estrada Certificate of Service for Plaintiffs' Answers to Defendants Interrogatories and Requests for Production (Bach, George) (Entered: 03/10/2008)

March 10, 2008

March 10, 2008

PACER
35

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Judge William P Lynch : Status Conference held on 3/11/2008. (age) (Entered: 03/12/2008)

March 12, 2008

March 12, 2008

PACER
36

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter regarding Defendant Robert Hansen's Answers to Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories to Otero County Sheriff's Deputy Rob Hansen; Defendant Leon Ledbetter's Answers to Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories, Defendant County's Responses to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents; and Sheriff John Blansett's Responses to Plaintiffs' First Request for Production of Documents (Slease, William) (Entered: 03/13/2008)

March 13, 2008

March 13, 2008

PACER
37

ORDER by Judge William P. Johnson denying 14 Motion to Consolidate Cases. (mag) (Entered: 03/20/2008)

March 20, 2008

March 20, 2008

PACER
38

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Urias, David) (Entered: 04/01/2008)

April 1, 2008

April 1, 2008

PACER
39

ORDER by Judge William P. Johnson granting 38 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. THIS IS A TEXT ONLY ENTRY. NO DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED. (mag) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

April 2, 2008

April 2, 2008

PACER
40

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants., filed by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Ida V., David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T.(Urias, David) (Entered: 04/02/2008)

April 2, 2008

April 2, 2008

PACER
41

NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference set for 11/24/2008 09:00 AM - 640 Judge William P. Johnson Chambers; Call of the Calendar set for 12/2/2008 03:00 PM - 540 Bonito Courtroom; Jury Trial set for 12/8/2008 09:00 AM - 540 Bonito Courtroom; (mag) (Entered: 04/03/2008)

April 3, 2008

April 3, 2008

PACER
42

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Judge William P Lynch : Settlement Conference held on 4/3/2008. (age) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

PACER
43

ORDER of reference referring case to Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch by Judge William P. Johnson (vv) (Entered: 04/10/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

PACER

Judge Leslie C. Smith assigned. (eh)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

PACER
44

Joint MOTION to Approve Settlement and, thereafter to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint With Prejudice by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Rob Hansen, Lewis Reeves, Clark Kinzler, Ida V., Geraldine Martinez, Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, David Robinson, Mary T, Hilda T. (Slease, William) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

PACER
45

ORDER by Judge William P. Lynch: Telephonic Fairness Hearing set for 4/29/2008 at 09:00 AM before Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch. (age) (Entered: 04/18/2008)

April 18, 2008

April 18, 2008

PACER
49

Clerk's Minutes for proceedings held before Judge William P Lynch : Fairness Hearing held on 4/29/2008. (age) (Entered: 04/29/2008)

April 29, 2008

April 29, 2008

PACER
52

FILED IN ERROR - STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice of John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, Rob Hansen, Lewis Reeves, Clark Kinzler and Geraldine Martinez by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Rob Hansen, Lewis Reeves, Clark Kinzler, Ida V., Geraldine Martinez, Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, Mary T, Hilda T (Slease, William) Modified on 5/22/2008 (jm). (Entered: 05/22/2008)

May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

PACER
53

STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice of John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, Rob Hansen, Lewis Reeves, Clark Kinzler and Geraldine Martinez by Veronica Moreno, Norma Estrada, Francisco Rodriguez, Rob Hansen, Lewis Reeves, Clark Kinzler, Ida V., Geraldine Martinez, John Does, Board of County Commissioners for the County of Otero, New Mexico, John Blansett, Leon Ledbetter, Mary T, Hilda T (Slease, William) (Entered: 05/22/2008)

May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

PACER
54

ORDER by Magistrate Judge William P. Lynch Approving Resolution and Dismissing Plaintiffs' Complaint with Prejudice and granting 44 Motion to Approve Settlement. (age) (Entered: 05/27/2008)

May 27, 2008

May 27, 2008

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: New Mexico

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 17, 2007

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Latinos whose rights were violated when deputies raided their homes without warrants or consent and seized and interrogated them without probable cause

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

MALDEF

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Otero County, New Mexico (Otero), County

Otero County,Sheriff's Department (Otero), County

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Constitutional Clause(s):

Federalism (including 10th Amendment)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2008 - 0

Issues

General:

Search policies

Discrimination-basis:

National origin discrimination

Race discrimination

Immigration/Border:

Constitutional rights

ICE/DHS/INS raid

Undocumented immigrants - state and local regulation