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The Federal Lawsuit

Reyna filed a federal civil rights lawsuit:

Case: Reyna v. City of Santa Cruz et al.
Case No.: 23-cv-03121-SI

The suit named:

  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Prosecutors
  • Judges
  • Defense attorneys
  • School officials
  • Domestic violence organizations

The complaint alleged:

  • Civil rights violations
  • Due process failures
  • Institutional misconduct

The case was dismissed in August 2024 by Judge William Alsup, after multiple recusal efforts.