Case: Miami for Peace v. Miami-Dade County

1:07-cv-21088 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: April 24, 2007

Closed Date: 2008

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Case Summary

On April 24, 2007, non-profit public interest corporations and a regional network of peace and social justice groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201, against the Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade College. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, sought declaratory, injunctive, and monetary relief. They alleged that the local ordinance that employed a permit scheme…

The plaintiffs intended to hold an anti-war demonstration near the campus entrance during a commencement address by the then president at Miami-Dade College on April 28, 2007. The County's permit scheme required the plaintiffs to obtain a lane closure permit for their proposed parade route and rally, but the County refused to accommodate them. Without a permit, the participants of the parade would be forced to crowd onto the sidewalks, which would likely violate the County's loitering ordinance. The plaintiffs feared that the County would penalize their members and shut down the parade. Feeling that their freedom of speech was infringed, the plaintiffs challenged the permit and loitering ordinances.

The parties reached an agreement regarding the April 28 demonstration after the initial complaint was filed. The plaintiffs agreed to march and rally on designated sidewalks and grassy areas, and the defendant agreed not to enforce the loitering ordinance against the plaintiffs during the protest. Given the agreement, on April 26, 2007, the District Court (Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga) denied the plaintiffs' emergency motion for a preliminary injunction. The April 28 demonstration was able to proceed.

On May 11, 2007, the plaintiffs stipulated to voluntarily dismiss the case against the Miami-Dade College. The Court granted the stipulation on the same day. The Miami-Dade County remained as the only defendant in this case. On September 14, 2007, the plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint.

On June 4, 2008, the Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and issued a permanent injunction banning the County's future enforcement of the permit and loitering ordinances. The Court further ordered the parties to schedule a mediation regarding compensatory damages and attorneys' fees. In the opinion, Judge Altonaga found that the permit ordinance was constitutionally overbroad due to the unlimited discretion provided to the County officials and the lack of procedural safeguards. In addition, the Court declared the loitering ordinance unconstitutionally vague, because the ordinance failed to provide people with fair notice and encouraged arbitrary enforcement.

On August 20, 2008, the parties stipulated a settlement agreement, in which the County agreed to pay the plaintiffs compensatory damages and attorneys' fees. The Court consented to the stipulation in its August 22 Final Judgment. This ended the case.

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Emma Bao (6/18/2013)

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Judge(s)

Altonaga, Cecilia M. (Florida)

Brown, Stephen Thomas (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney for Defendant

Dominguez, Carmen (Florida)

Licko, Carol Ann (Florida)

Pastor, Bernard (Florida)

Judge(s)

Altonaga, Cecilia M. (Florida)

Brown, Stephen Thomas (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ross, Robert William Jr. (Florida)

Shlackman, Mara (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

Dominguez, Carmen (Florida)

Licko, Carol Ann (Florida)

Pastor, Bernard (Florida)

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Documents in this case

1:07-cv-21088	Docket [PACER]	Aug. 22, 2008	Aug. 22, 2008 Docket
1 1:07-cv-21088	Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for Violation of Civil Rights	April 24, 2007	April 24, 2007 Complaint
5 1:07-cv-21088	Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief	April 24, 2007	April 24, 2007 Pleading / Motion / Brief
13 1:07-cv-21088	Order [Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction]	April 26, 2007	April 26, 2007 Order/Opinion
16 1:07-cv-21088	Final Order of Dismissal with Prejudice as to Defendant, the District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College	May 11, 2007	May 11, 2007 Order/Opinion
24 1:07-cv-21088	First Amended Complaint	June 4, 2007	June 4, 2007 Complaint
43 1:07-cv-21088	Second Amended Complaint	Sept. 14, 2007	Sept. 14, 2007 Complaint
61 1:07-cv-21088	Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Final Partial Summary Judgment Against Defendant Miami-Dade County	March 17, 2008	March 17, 2008 Pleading / Motion / Brief
81 1:07-cv-21088	Order [Granting Motion for Summary Judgment]	June 4, 2008	June 4, 2008 Order/Opinion 2008 WL 3163383
86 1:07-cv-21088	Order Administratively Closing Case	July 18, 2008	July 18, 2008 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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Docket for: Miami for Peace,Inc v. Miami-Dade County

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	April 24, 2007	VERIFIED COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief for violation of civil rights against Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade College Filing fee $ 350. Receipt#: 958443, filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc.(rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
2	April 24, 2007	Summons Issued as to Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade College. (rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
3	April 24, 2007	EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and request for expedited hearing by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
4	April 24, 2007	NOTICE of filing of proposed order on motion for preliminary injunction by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
5	April 24, 2007	MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
6	April 24, 2007	REQUEST for oral argument by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc re 3 EMERGENCY MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (rb) (Entered: 04/24/2007)	RECAP
7	April 25, 2007	AFFIDAVIT signed by : Mara Shlackman. re 1 Complaint,, 4 Notice (Other), 5 Memorandum in Support, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 Summons Issued, 6 Notice (Other) Declaration of Service by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 04/25/2007)	RECAP
8	April 25, 2007	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Carmen Dominguez, Filing Fee $75, Receipt #958615. (cw) (Entered: 04/25/2007)	RECAP
9	April 25, 2007	ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice (CMA) (Entered: 04/25/2007)	RECAP
10	April 25, 2007	ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 3 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 4/25/2007 01:00 PM in Miami Division before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 4/24/07.(lk) (Entered: 04/25/2007)	RECAP
11	April 25, 2007	RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami-Dade College. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B)(Licko, Carol) (Entered: 04/25/2007)	RECAP
	April 25, 2007	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga: Motion Hearing held on 4/25/2007 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami for Peace, Inc., South Florida Peace and Justice Network, and Haiti Solidarity,Inc.. The parties were heard, and the Court continued the hearing to April 26, 2007 at 2 p.m.. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina (lc1) (Entered: 04/26/2007)	PACER
	April 25, 2007	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga: Motion Hearing held on 4/25/2007 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami for Peace, Inc., South Florida Peace and Justice Network, and Haiti Solidarity,Inc.. The parties were heard, and the Court continued the hearing to April 26, 2007 at 2 p.m.. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina (lc1)
12	April 26, 2007	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in support of preliminary injunction by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Ross, Robert) (Entered: 04/26/2007)	RECAP
13	April 26, 2007	ORDER denying as moot 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; please see order for details. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on April 26, 2006. (ps1) (Entered: 04/26/2007)	RECAP
	April 26, 2007	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga : Motion Hearing held on 4/26/2007 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami for Peace,Inc., South Florida Peace and Justice Network, and Haiti Solidarity,Inc.. The parties informed the Court that they have reached a settlement regarding the Emergency Motion. The Court approved the settlement and issued an order resolving the Emergency Motion. Order forthcoming. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina (lc1) (Entered: 04/26/2007)	PACER
	April 26, 2007	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga : Motion Hearing held on 4/26/2007 re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Miami for Peace,Inc., South Florida Peace and Justice Network, and Haiti Solidarity,Inc.. The parties informed the Court that they have reached a settlement regarding the Emergency Motion. The Court approved the settlement and issued an order resolving the Emergency Motion. Order forthcoming. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina (lc1)
14	May 1, 2007	Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report, Joint Scheduling Report due by 5/23/2007.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/1/07.(lk) (Entered: 05/01/2007)	RECAP
15	May 11, 2007	NOTICE by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc of Filing Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order for Dismissal with Prejudice of Miami-Dade College (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/11/2007)	RECAP
16	May 11, 2007	FINAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE, re 15 Notice (Other)as to Defendant, The District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/11/07.(gw) (Entered: 05/11/2007)	RECAP
17	May 14, 2007	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint by Miami-Dade County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 05/14/2007)	RECAP
18	May 15, 2007	ORDER granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the complaint; Miami-Dade County shall have until June 4, 2007 to file. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on May 15, 2007. (ps1) (Entered: 05/15/2007)	RECAP
19	May 23, 2007	SCHEDULING REPORT- Rule 26(f). (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Joint Proposed Scheduling Order)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/23/2007)	RECAP
20	May 25, 2007	ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for Plaintiffs' failure to file certificates in interested persons and corporate disclosure statements; Show Cause Response due by 6/1/2007.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on May 25, 2007.(ps1) (Entered: 05/25/2007)	RECAP
21	May 29, 2007	ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. 15 days to appoint mediator., ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William C. Turnoff for Discovery Calendar Call set for 6/3/2008 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Jury Trial set for 6/9/2008 09:00 AM in Miami Division before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/29/07.(tb) (Entered: 05/29/2007)	RECAP
22	May 29, 2007	Corporate Disclosure Statement by Miami-Dade County. (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 05/29/2007)	RECAP
23	May 29, 2007	Corporate Disclosure Statement by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/29/2007)	RECAP
24	June 5, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT, filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc.(Ross, Robert) (Entered: 06/05/2007)	RECAP
25	June 19, 2007	ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for failure to submit a proposed order scheduling mediation; Show Cause Response due by 6/27/2007.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on June 19, 2007.(ps1) (Entered: 06/19/2007)	RECAP
26	June 19, 2007	ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Miami-Dade County.(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 06/19/2007)	RECAP
27	June 20, 2007	Notice of Instruction to Filer re 26 Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Miami-Dade County. The Answer has case #07-21099, however,it was filed in 07-21088. Please file a Notice of Striking this document and re-file correctly. Notice of Striking is found under "Notices" and you must create a pdf. document to upload to the Notice of Striking. Please link the Notice of Striking to DE#26 when promoted by the system. Your cooperation in ths matter is greatly appreciated. (gw) (Entered: 06/20/2007)	RECAP
28	June 22, 2007	NOTICE of Striking 26 Answer to Amended Complaint filed by Miami-Dade County, by Miami-Dade County (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 06/22/2007)	RECAP
29	June 22, 2007	Corrected ANSWER to Complaint by Miami-Dade County.(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 06/22/2007)	RECAP
30	June 27, 2007	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, E. Hugh Chappellfiled by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Mediation Hearing set for 12/4/2007 01:00 PM (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 06/27/2007)	RECAP
31	June 27, 2007	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, E. Hugh Chappellfiled by E. Hugh Chappell. Mediation Hearing set for 12/4/2007 01:00 PM (Chaplin, James) (Entered: 06/27/2007)	RECAP
32	June 28, 2007	ORDER Scheduling Mediation before E.Hugh Chappell Mediation Hearing set for 12/4/2007 01:00 PM Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/27/07.(lk) (Entered: 06/28/2007)	RECAP
33	June 29, 2007	SUMMONS Returned Executed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Miami-Dade County served on 4/24/2007, answer due 6/4/2007. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 06/29/2007)	RECAP
	July 2, 2007	Set/Reset Answer Due Deadline: Miami−Dade County answer due 5/14/2007. (gw) (Entered: 07/02/2007)	PACER
	July 2, 2007	Set/Reset Answer Due Deadline: Miami-Dade County answer due 5/14/2007. (gw)
34	July 13, 2007	NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by Miami-Dade County for dates of August 6 to August 17 (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 07/13/2007)	RECAP
35	July 16, 2007	Notice of Instruction to Filer re 34 Notice of Unavailability filed by Miami-Dade County. ERROR: Thhe case number on the document does not match the case number in which it was filed in. Please review and re-file correctly. Upon re-filing correctly, please create a pdf document titled "Notice of Striking" striking DE#34. You must include the case number, case caption and judges initials as well as the purpose for striking the document. Then file a "Notice of Striking" found under "Notices" and download the pdf. document you created. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. (gw) (Entered: 07/16/2007)	RECAP
36	July 20, 2007	NOTICE of Striking Notice of Unavailability by Miami-Dade County (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 07/20/2007)	RECAP
37	July 20, 2007	NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY by Miami-Dade County for dates of August 6 to August 17 (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 07/20/2007)	RECAP
38	Sept. 4, 2007	Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend (Motion Filed Out of Time for Extension of Deadline to Amend Pleadings and Join Parties) by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Responses due by 9/18/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Extending Deadline for Motions to Amend Pleadings or Join Parties)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 09/04/2007)	RECAP
39	Sept. 4, 2007	ORDER taking under advisement 38 Motion for Extension of Time to Amend. Defendant is asked to file any opposition to the Motion by Thursday, September 6, 2007. A reply memorandum is due by Friday, September 7, 2007. (CMA) (Entered: 09/04/2007)	RECAP
40	Sept. 6, 2007	RESPONSE in Opposition re 38 Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend (Motion Filed Out of Time for Extension of Deadline to Amend Pleadings and Join Parties) filed by Miami-Dade County. (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 09/06/2007)	RECAP
41	Sept. 7, 2007	REPLY to Response to Motion re 38 Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend (Motion Filed Out of Time for Extension of Deadline to Amend Pleadings and Join Parties) filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Miami Herald Article)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 09/07/2007)	RECAP
42	Sept. 10, 2007	ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Deadline to Amend Pleadings and Join Parties. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on September 10, 2007. (ps1) (Entered: 09/10/2007)	RECAP
	Sept. 10, 2007	Set Deadline: Amended Complaint due by 9/15/2007. (dm) (Entered: 09/11/2007)	PACER
	Sept. 10, 2007	Set Deadline: Amended Complaint due by 9/15/2007. (dm)
43	Sept. 14, 2007	AMENDED COMPLAINT Second, filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc.(Ross, Robert) (Entered: 09/14/2007)	RECAP
44	Oct. 1, 2007	ANSWER to Amended Complaint by Miami-Dade County.(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 10/01/2007)	RECAP
45	Dec. 12, 2007	ORDER on Mediation Results; the parties are instructed to submit the results of their mediation conference by December 20, 2007.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on December 12, 2007.(ps1) (Entered: 12/12/2007)	RECAP
46	Dec. 17, 2007	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, E. Hugh Chappell, Jr.filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Mediation Hearing set for 1/25/2008 01:00 PM (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 12/17/2007)	RECAP
47	Dec. 17, 2007	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, E. Hugh Chappell, Jr.filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Mediation Hearing set for 1/25/2008 01:00 PM (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 12/17/2007)	RECAP
48	Dec. 18, 2007	ORDER Scheduling Mediation before E. Hugh Chappell, Jr.: Mediation Hearing set for 1/25/2008 01:00 PM. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on December 18, 2007.(ps1) (Entered: 12/18/2007)	RECAP
49	Dec. 18, 2007	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 46 Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Miami for Peace,Inc,, South Florida Peace and Justice Network,, Haiti Solidarity,Inc, Error: Proposed Order/Exhibit Docketed as Main Document; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly as an attachment to Notice of Filing Proposed Order (tp) (Entered: 12/18/2007)	RECAP
50	Dec. 18, 2007	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 47 Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Miami for Peace,Inc,, South Florida Peace and Justice Network,, Haiti Solidarity,Inc, Error: Document Title Does Not Match Event Selected; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly. Notice of Mediation Hearing which can be found in "Mediation Documents" you can file the proposed order 46 as an attachment to this Notice. (tp) (Entered: 12/18/2007)	RECAP
51	Jan. 8, 2008	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION held on 04/25/2007 before Judge CECILIA M. ALTONAGA. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina- phone number 305-523-5518 1-31 pages.. (amb) (Entered: 01/09/2008)	RECAP
52	Jan. 8, 2008	TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on CONTINUED EMERGENCY MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION held on 04/26/2007 before Judge CECILIA M. ALTONAGA. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina- phone number 305-523-5518 1-22 pages.. (amb) (Entered: 01/09/2008)	RECAP
53	Feb. 5, 2008	ORDER ON MEDIATION RESULTS; the parties are instructed to submit the results of their mediation conference by February 11, 2008.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on February 5, 2008.(ps1) (Entered: 02/05/2008)	RECAP
54	Feb. 8, 2008	OBJECTION by E. Hugh Chappell to 46 Notice of Mediation Hearing, 47 Notice of Mediation Hearing Related document: 46 Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Miami for Peace,Inc,, South Florida Peace and Justice Network,, Haiti Solidarity,Inc,, 47 Notice of Mediation Hearing filed by Miami for Peace,Inc,, South Florida Peace and Justice Network,, Haiti Solidarity,Inc, (Chaplin, James) (Entered: 02/08/2008)	RECAP
55	Feb. 11, 2008	NOTICE of Instruction to Filer: re 54 Objection to Report of Mediator, filed by E. Hugh Chappell, Error: Document Title Does Not Match Event Selected; Instruction to Filer=File a Notice of Striking Docket Entry and Refile the Document correctly; (ls) (Entered: 02/11/2008)	RECAP
56	Feb. 11, 2008	REPORT of Mediation Disposition: Impasse(Chaplin, James) (Entered: 02/11/2008)	RECAP
57	March 12, 2008	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Extending Time to File Pretrial Motions)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 03/12/2008)	RECAP
58	March 12, 2008	ORDER granting 57 Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on March 12, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 03/12/2008)	RECAP
59	March 17, 2008	NOTICE by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc of Filing Transcripts in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript of 4/25/07 Hearing# 2 Exhibit B - Transcript of 4/26/07 Hearing)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	RECAP
60	March 17, 2008	Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. Responses due by 3/31/2008 (Ross, Robert) (Entered: 03/17/2008)	RECAP
61	March 18, 2008	MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Ross, Robert) Modified text on 3/20/2008 (tp). See document number 63 for corrected entry (Entered: 03/18/2008)	RECAP
62	March 18, 2008	Statement of: Concise Statement of Material Facts by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc re 61 Memorandum of Law, 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Shlackman Declaration with Attachments# 2 Exhibit B - Belgrave Declaration)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 03/18/2008)	RECAP
63	March 18, 2008	MEMORANDUM in Support re 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. See document number 61 for image (tp) (Entered: 03/20/2008)	RECAP
64	March 20, 2008	NOTICE of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer: re 61 Memorandum of Law filed by Miami for Peace,Inc,, South Florida Peace and Justice Network,, Haiti Solidarity,Inc, Error: Wrong Event Selected; Correction=Redocketed as Memorandum in Support. Instruction to Filer=In the future please select the proper Event found in "Responses and Replies" See document number 63 for corrected entry (tp) (Entered: 03/20/2008)	RECAP
65	March 25, 2008	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment by Miami-Dade County. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 03/25/2008)	RECAP
66	March 26, 2008	ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to 60 MOTION for Summary Judgment; Response due by 4/17/2008.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on March 25, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 03/26/2008)	RECAP
67	April 7, 2008	Case Reassignment of Paired Magistrate Judge pursuant to Administrative Order 2008-09 to Judge Stephen T. Brown. Judge William C. Turnoff no longer assigned to the case. (ra) (Entered: 04/07/2008)	RECAP
68	April 16, 2008	MOTION to Stay by Miami-Dade County. Responses due by 4/30/2008 (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 04/16/2008)	RECAP
69	April 17, 2008	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 68 MOTION to Stay filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 04/17/2008)	RECAP
70	April 17, 2008	ORDER denying 68 Motion to Stay; the Defendant has until April 24, 2008 to respond to Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on April 17, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 04/17/2008)	RECAP
71	April 24, 2008	RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Miami-Dade County. (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 04/24/2008)	RECAP
72	April 24, 2008	Statement of: Material Facts by Miami-Dade County. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A-Declaration of Robert Diers)(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 04/24/2008)	RECAP
73	May 2, 2008	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply as to 71 Response in Opposition to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time to File Reply Supporting Motion for Summary Judgment)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/02/2008)	RECAP
74	May 5, 2008	ORDER granting 73 Motion for Extension of Time to Reply re 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment: Replies due by 5/12/2008.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on May 5, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 05/05/2008)	RECAP
75	May 13, 2008	REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 Plaintiff's MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial Summary Judgment) filed by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/13/2008)	RECAP
76	May 21, 2008	Order Providing Instructions for Bench Trial.Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on May 21, 2008.(ps1) (Entered: 05/21/2008)	RECAP
77	May 27, 2008	NOTICE by Miami-Dade County re 72 Statement of Filing Signature Page (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 05/27/2008)	RECAP
78	May 27, 2008	PRETRIAL STIPULATION (Joint) by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 05/27/2008)	RECAP
79	June 2, 2008	Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Granting Extension of Time for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 06/02/2008)	RECAP
80	June 3, 2008	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga: Calendar Call held on 6/3/2008. Court Reporter: Barbara Medina- phone number 305-523-5518 (Entered: 06/03/2008)	RECAP
81	June 4, 2008	ORDER granting 60 Motion for Summary Judgment; denying as moot 79 Motion for Extension of Time to File Proposed Findings of Fact; the parties are to schedule mediation by June 25, 2008 and report their results within 5 days of the hearing. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on June 4, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 06/04/2008)	RECAP
82	June 19, 2008	Notice of Mediation Hearing before Mediator, E. Hugh Chapellfiled by E. Hugh Chappell. Mediation Hearing set for 6/27/2008 10:00 AM (Chaplin, James) (Entered: 06/19/2008)	RECAP
83	June 25, 2008	Plaintiff's MOTION for Extension of Time to Mediate and Submit Mediation Report by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Ross, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2008)	RECAP
84	June 26, 2008	ORDER granting 83 Motion for Extension of Time to Mediate. The parties shall file their report of mediation results by July 2, 2008. (CMA) (Entered: 06/26/2008)	RECAP
85	July 2, 2008	STATUS REPORT re Mediation by Miami-Dade County, Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc. (Pastor, Bernard) (Entered: 07/02/2008)	RECAP
86	July 18, 2008	ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING CASE; Settlement Agreement due by 8/18/2008. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on July 18, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 07/18/2008)	RECAP
87	July 24, 2008	FINAL REPORT of Mediation Disposition: Settled(Chaplin, James) (Entered: 07/24/2008)	RECAP
88	July 28, 2008	FINAL REPORT of Mediation Disposition: Settled(Chaplin, James) (Entered: 07/28/2008)	RECAP
89	Aug. 20, 2008	NOTICE by Miami for Peace,Inc, South Florida Peace and Justice Network, Haiti Solidarity,Inc of Filing Stipulation of Settlement and Proposed Final Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of Settlement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Final Judgment)(Shlackman, Mara) (Entered: 08/20/2008)	RECAP
90	Aug. 22, 2008	FINAL JUDGMENT in favor of the Plaintiffs against the Defendant. Signed by Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on August 21, 2008. (ps1) (Entered: 08/22/2008)	RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 24, 2007

Closing Date: 2008

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Non-profit public interest corporations and a network of peace and social justice groups in the region opposing a local ordinance that employs a permit scheme for expressive activities in public fora subject to arbitrary enforcement.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

County

Miami-Dade County

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Florida 1:07-cv-21088

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Monetary Relief

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Declaratory Judgment

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief denied

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Miami for Peace v. Miami-Dade County, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/11214/ (last updated 6/18/2013).