United States v. Ramirez-Martinez

One of several District of New Mexico cases addressed in Judge David Nuffer’s January 14, 2026 Memorandum Decision and Order concerning Appointments Clause challenges to Ryan Ellison’s service as U.S. Attorney. Defendant was convicted at trial and has appealed.

United States v. Ramirez-Martinez

Case Details
  • Case No.: 1:22-cr-01721
  • Case Filed: October 25, 2022
  • Jurisdiction: D.N.M.
  • Charges: 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1)
  • Case Outcome: Guilty - Jury
  • Judge: Riggs, Kea W., Nuffer, David
  • US Attorney: Hirsch, David B.
  • Defendant(s): Ramirez-Martinez, Rafael
  • Defense Attorney: Bustamante, Edward O.
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Case Files

  • ECF: 2 - 10/25/22 - Government - Indictment - Redacted Indictment

    Redacted Indictment

  • ECF: 128 - 10/14/25 - Government - Motion to Dismiss - Government Opposition to Defendant's MTD and to Disqualify US Attorney Ellison

    Government Opposition to Defendant's MTD and to Disqualify US Attorney Ellison

  • ECF: 135 - 10/28/25 - Defense - Motion to Dismiss - Defendant's Reply in Support of MTD and to Disqualify US Attorney Ellison

    Defendant's Reply in Support of MTD and to Disqualify US Attorney Ellison

  • ECF: 146 - 12/05/25 - Government - Motion to Dismiss - Supplemental Brief of Government on Motion to Disqualify US Attorney

    Supplemental Brief of Government on Motion to Disqualify US Attorney

  • ECF: 153 - 01/14/26 - Court - Court Orders - Memorandum Opinion of Judge Nuffer Denying MTD and Disqualifying US Attorney Ellison in Part

    Memorandum Opinion of Judge Nuffer Denying MTD and Disqualifying US Attorney Ellison in Part

  • ECF: 185 - 04/16/26 - Other - Miscellaneous - Jury Verdict

    Jury Verdict

  • ECF: 200 - 09/10/26 - Court - Sentencing - Judgement and Commitment Order

    Judgement and Commitment Order

  • ECF: 201 - 09/23/26 - Defense - Other - Notice of Appeal Filed by Defendant

    Notice of Appeal Filed by Defendant

 

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