Case: Shen v. Simpson

4:23-cv-00208 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: May 22, 2023

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Case Summary

On May 22, 2023, individual plaintiffs, who were Chinese citizens that resided in Florida and a real estate brokerage firm that principally served Chinese and Chinese American clients, filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU). They claimed that Florida’s new property law, SB 264, imposed discriminatory prohibitions on the ownership and purchase of real property based on race, ethnicity, alienage, and national origin. For example, permanent residents who were not U.S. citizens and whose “domicile” was in China were prohibited from purchasing property in Florida. A similar but less restrictive rule would apply to people whose permanent home was in Cuba, Venezuela, or other “countries of concern,” including Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Syria.

The plaintiffs sued the state of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1343 and 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging: violations of the constitutional rights to equal protection, procedural due process, and the supremacy clause; 42 U.S.C. § 3613 based on alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act; and 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., which prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions. The plaintiffs sought a declaratory judgment that Florida’s law violated the U.S. Constitution and federal statutory law and an injunction to stop the enforcement of the law against them. In addition, the plaintiffs sought reasonable attorneys’ fees and their costs of the lawsuit.

On June 5, 2023, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and added additional defendants representing Florida. The next day, the plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction, as the law would go into effect in less than a month, on July 1, 2023, and plaintiffs would be forced to lose their homes, register their existing properties with the State under threat of severe penalties, and face the loss of significant business. An amended motion for preliminary injunctive relief was filed on June 7, 2023. The court stayed other deadlines on July 5, 2023, as the parties litigated that motion, and held a motion hearing on July 18, 2023.

On August 17, 2023, the court denied the preliminary injunction. 687 F.Supp.3d 1219. It held that the plaintiffs did not show a substantial likelihood of success on the merits as to any of the alleged claims. As a result, the court did not consider the remaining preliminary injunction factors.

Subsequently, the plaintiffs appealed the decision, on August 21, 2023, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (USCA Case Number 23-12737). The case was assigned to Judges Adalberto Jose Jordan, Kevin Newsom, and Nancy Gbana Abudu. The plaintiffs also filed in the district court an emergency motion for injunction pending appeal. The district court denied that motion on August 23, 2023. It stayed the case pending appeal on September 8, 2023.

On August 26, 2023, the plaintiffs filed a time sensitive motion for injunction pending appeal in the Eleventh Circuit.

On February 1, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit granted in part and denied in part the plaintiffs’ emergency motion for a preliminary injunction pending appeal. It held that the plaintiffs showed a substantial likelihood of success on their claim that the Florida law was preempted by federal law. However, it only granted preliminary injunctive relief as to two of the plaintiffs that would face the most imminent risk of irreparable harm. The court explained that oral argument would be heard in April 2024 by the merits panel, which would be better positioned to determine the issues presented on appeal. As of February 9, 2024, the case is ongoing.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney for Defendant

BELL, DANIEL WILLIAM (Florida)

FORRESTER, NATHAN ANDREW (Florida)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

CHANG, ROBERT SEUNGCHUL (Florida)

CHIN, GABRIEL J (Florida)

CUISON-VILLAZOR, ROSE (Florida)

Judge(s)

Winsor, Allen Cothrel (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff

GORSKI, ASHLEY MARIE (Florida)

Jadwat, Omar C.

KOO, ELIZABETH L (Florida)

LI, BETHANY YUE-PING (Florida)

Mahfooz, Sidra

SADOWSKY, JUSTIN M (Florida)

SHAFFER, DEREK LAWRENCE (Florida)

TAITZ, SARAH MICHELLE (Florida)

TANG, HAIYAN (Florida)

TILLEY, DANIEL BOAZ (Florida)

TOOMEY, PATRICK CHRISTOPHER (Florida)

WARREN, NICHOLAS (Florida)

WOFSY, CODY H (Florida)

Zafar, Noor

ZAMAN, RAZEEN J (Florida)

ZHU, KELIANG (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

BELL, DANIEL WILLIAM (Florida)

FORRESTER, NATHAN ANDREW (Florida)

JACOBS, ARTHUR IVAN (Florida)

NORDBY, DANIEL ELDEN (Florida)

SAYLER, ERIK LOUIS (Florida)

SCHENCK, ROBERT SCOTT (Florida)

Service, Florida Attorney

WHITAKER, HENRY CHARLES (Florida)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

CHANG, ROBERT SEUNGCHUL (Florida)

CHIN, GABRIEL J (Florida)

CUISON-VILLAZOR, ROSE (Florida)

JARWALA, ALISHA (Florida)

RODRIGUEZ, MADELEINE KRISTINE (Florida)

TURNER, JOSHUA NATHANIEL (Florida)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 4:23-cv-00208	Complaint	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 Complaint
17 4:23-cv-00208	First Amended Complaint	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 Complaint
69 4:23-cv-00208	Order Denying Preliminary Injunction Motion	Aug. 17, 2023	Aug. 17, 2023 Order/Opinion 687 F.Supp.3d 1219
90 4:23-cv-00208	USCA Order U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit	Feb. 1, 2024	Feb. 1, 2024 Order/Opinion

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Shen v. Simpson	In May 2023, a group of Chinese citizens who live, work, study, and raise families in Florida filed a lawsuit challenging Florida’s discriminatory property law, SB 264. Signed by Governor Ron DeSanti…	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 https://www.aclu.org/...

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ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AFLNDC-7879853.), filed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Simpson, # 2 Summons - Ivey, # 3 Summons - Fitzgerald) (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 05/22/2023) 1 Summons - Simpson View on RECAP 2 Summons - Ivey View on RECAP 3 Summons - Fitzgerald View on RECAP	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 Clearinghouse
2	CIVIL COVER SHEET. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 05/22/2023)	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 RECAP
3	Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 05/22/2023)	May 22, 2023	May 22, 2023 RECAP
4	Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Chair, # 2 Acting Secretary) (bkp) (Entered: 05/23/2023) 1 Chair View on RECAP 2 Acting Secretary View on RECAP	May 23, 2023	May 23, 2023 RECAP
5	SUMMONS Returned Executed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. WILTON SIMPSON served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 05/23/2023)	May 23, 2023	May 23, 2023 RECAP
6	SUMMONS Returned Executed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. MEREDITH IVEY served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 05/23/2023)	May 23, 2023	May 23, 2023 RECAP
7	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ashley Gorski.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886489.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing) (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 05/24/2023) 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	May 24, 2023	May 24, 2023 RECAP
8	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Patrick Toomey.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886497.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing) (TOOMEY, PATRICK) (Entered: 05/24/2023) 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	May 24, 2023	May 24, 2023 RECAP
9	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarah Taitz.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886506.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing) (TAITZ, SARAH) (Entered: 05/24/2023) 1 Exhibit A: Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	May 24, 2023	May 24, 2023 RECAP
	ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Patrick Toomey.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886497.), 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Ashley Gorski.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886489.), 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Sarah Taitz.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7886506.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb)	May 25, 2023	May 25, 2023 PACER
10	ORDER. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 7, is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 8, is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 9, is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 05/26/2023. (rcb) (Entered: 05/26/2023)	May 26, 2023	May 26, 2023 RECAP
11	NOTICE of Appearance by ROBERT SCOTT SCHENCK on behalf of All Defendants (SCHENCK, ROBERT) (Entered: 05/31/2023)	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2023 RECAP
12	SUMMONS Returned Executed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. PATRICIA FITZGERALD served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/01/2023)	June 1, 2023	June 1, 2023 RECAP
13	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Keliang Zhu.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7900984.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (ZHU, KELIANG) (Entered: 06/02/2023) 1 Exhibit 1 View on RECAP	June 2, 2023	June 2, 2023 RECAP
14	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cody Wofsy.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7902088.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing) (WOFSY, CODY) (Entered: 06/03/2023) 1 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	June 3, 2023	June 3, 2023 RECAP
15	Consent MOTION for Leave to File a Memorandum that Exceeds the Word Limit by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 RECAP
16	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Derek L. Shaffer.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7903752.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (SHAFFER, DEREK) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 RECAP
	ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Keliang Zhu.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7900984.), 14 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Cody Wofsy.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7902088.), 16 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Derek L. Shaffer.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7903752.), 12 Summons Returned Executed. Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (bkp)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 PACER
17	FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Summons - Larizza, # 2 Summons - Worrell, # 3 Summons - Rundle) (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/05/2023) 1 Summons - Larizza View on RECAP 2 Summons - Worrell View on RECAP 3 Summons - Rundle View on RECAP	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 Clearinghouse
18	ORDER GRANTING 15 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/5/2023. (atm) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 RECAP
19	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elizabeth Koo.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7905249.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (KOO, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 RECAP
20	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7905269.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (LI, BETHANY) (Entered: 06/05/2023)	June 5, 2023	June 5, 2023 RECAP
21	Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Shen Declaration, # 3 Xu Declaration, # 4 Wang Declaration, # 5 Liu Declaration, # 6 Song Declaration, # 7 Zhu Declaration, # 8 Ex. 1 to Zhu Decl., # 9 Ex. 2 to Zhu Decl., # 10 Ex. 3 to Zhu Decl., # 11 Ex. 4 to Zhu Decl., # 12 Ex. 5 to Zhu Decl., # 13 Ex. 6 to Zhu Decl., # 14 Ex. 7 to Zhu Decl., # 15 Ex. 8 to Zhu Decl., # 16 Ex. 9 to Zhu Decl., # 17 Ex. 10 to Zhu Decl., # 18 Ex. 11 to Zhu Decl., # 19 Ex. 12 to Zhu Decl., # 20 Ex. 13 to Zhu Decl., # 21 Ex. 14 to Zhu Decl., # 22 Ex. 15 to Zhu Decl., # 23 Ex. 16 to Zhu Decl., # 24 Ex. 17 to Zhu Decl., # 25 Ex. 18 to Zhu Decl., # 26 Ex. 19 to Zhu Decl., # 27 Ex. 20 to Zhu Decl., # 28 Ex. 21 to Zhu Decl., # 29 Ex. 22 to Zhu Decl., # 30 Ex. 23 to Zhu Decl., # 31 Ex. 24 to Zhu Decl., # 32 Ex. 25 to Zhu Decl., # 33 Ex. 26 to Zhu Decl., # 34 Ex. 27 to Zhu Decl., # 35 Ex. 28 to Zhu Decl., # 36 Ex. 29 to Zhu Decl., # 37 Ex. 30 to Zhu Decl., # 38 Ex. 31 to Zhu Decl., # 39 Ex. 32 to Zhu Decl., # 40 Ex. 33 to Zhu Decl., # 41 Ex. 34 to Zhu Decl., # 42 Ex. 35 to Zhu Decl., # 43 Ex. 36 to Zhu Decl., # 44 Ex. 37 to Zhu Decl., # 45 Ex. 38 to Zhu Decl., # 46 Ex. 39 to Zhu Decl., # 47 Ex. 40 to Zhu Decl., # 48 Ex. 41 to Zhu Decl., # 49 Ex. 42 to Zhu Decl., # 50 Ex. 43 to Zhu Decl., # 51 Ex. 44 to Zhu Decl., # 52 Ex. 45 to Zhu Decl., # 53 Ex. 46 to Zhu Decl., # 54 Ex. 47 to Zhu Decl., # 55 Ex. 48 to Zhu Decl., # 56 Ex. 49 to Zhu Decl., # 57 Ex. 50 to Zhu Decl., # 58 Ex. 51 to Zhu Decl., # 59 Ex. 52 to Zhu Decl., # 60 Ex. 53 to Zhu Decl., # 61 Ex. 54 to Zhu Decl., # 62 Ex. 55 to Zhu Decl., # 63 Ex. 56 to Zhu Decl., # 64 Ex. 57 to Zhu Decl.) (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/06/2023) 1 Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Shen Declaration View on RECAP 3 Xu Declaration View on RECAP 4 Wang Declaration View on RECAP 5 Liu Declaration View on RECAP 6 Song Declaration View on RECAP 7 Zhu Declaration View on RECAP 8 Ex. 1 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 9 Ex. 2 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 10 Ex. 3 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 11 Ex. 4 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 12 Ex. 5 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 13 Ex. 6 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 14 Ex. 7 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 15 Ex. 8 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 16 Ex. 9 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 17 Ex. 10 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 18 Ex. 11 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 19 Ex. 12 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 20 Ex. 13 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 21 Ex. 14 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 22 Ex. 15 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 23 Ex. 16 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 24 Ex. 17 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 25 Ex. 18 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 26 Ex. 19 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 27 Ex. 20 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 28 Ex. 21 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 29 Ex. 22 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 30 Ex. 23 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 31 Ex. 24 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 32 Ex. 25 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 33 Ex. 26 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 34 Ex. 27 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 35 Ex. 28 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 36 Ex. 29 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 37 Ex. 30 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 38 Ex. 31 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 39 Ex. 32 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 40 Ex. 33 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 41 Ex. 34 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 42 Ex. 35 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 43 Ex. 36 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 44 Ex. 37 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 45 Ex. 38 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 46 Ex. 39 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 47 Ex. 40 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 48 Ex. 41 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 49 Ex. 42 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 50 Ex. 43 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 51 Ex. 44 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 52 Ex. 45 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 53 Ex. 46 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 54 Ex. 47 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 55 Ex. 48 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 56 Ex. 49 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 57 Ex. 50 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 58 Ex. 51 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 59 Ex. 52 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 60 Ex. 53 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 61 Ex. 54 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 62 Ex. 55 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 63 Ex. 56 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP 64 Ex. 57 to Zhu Decl. View on RECAP	June 6, 2023	June 6, 2023 RECAP
22	MOTION for Expedited Briefing and Hearing Schedule re 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/06/2023)	June 6, 2023	June 6, 2023 RECAP
23	Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to correct typographical error by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 06/07/2023)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 RECAP
	ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elizabeth Koo.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7905249.), 20 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7905269.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 PACER
24	ORDER SETTING HEARING signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/7/23. The clerk will set a telephonic scheduling conference for June 9 at 11:00 a.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to address timing and procedure, not the substance of Plaintiffs 21 request for an injunction. If the parties all agree, the clerk will reset the hearing for any other time available on the courts calendar. (tss) (Entered: 06/07/2023)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 RECAP
25	NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING Telephonic Hearing set for 6/9/2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time before JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR. ALL PARTIES are directed to call the AT&T Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 877 873 8018 When prompted for an access code, enter: 6109198# If you are asked to join as the host, just ignore and wait until you are asked for a security code. When asked for a security code, enter: 7020# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court also asks that counsel try NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audioconnection is compromised by these devices. Note: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodations, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign-language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/TiAnn Stark Courtroom Deputy Clerk (tss) (Entered: 06/07/2023)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 PACER
26	ORDER. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 13, is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 14, is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 16, is GRANTED. The motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 19, is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 6/7/2023. (rcb) (Entered: 06/07/2023)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 RECAP
27	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Haiyan Tang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7909234.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (TANG, HAIYAN) (Entered: 06/07/2023)	June 7, 2023	June 7, 2023 RECAP
	ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 27 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Haiyan Tang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7909234.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb)	June 8, 2023	June 8, 2023 PACER
28	NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL ELDEN NORDBY on behalf of WILTON SIMPSON (NORDBY, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/08/2023)	June 8, 2023	June 8, 2023 RECAP
30	ORDER. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the motion for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 27, is GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 06/08/2023. (rcb) (Entered: 06/09/2023)	June 8, 2023	June 8, 2023 RECAP
29	Summons Issued as to R J LARIZZA, KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, MONIQUE H WORRELL. (Attachments: # 1 sm worrell, # 2 sm rundle) (atm) (Entered: 06/09/2023) 1 sm worrell View on RECAP 2 sm rundle View on RECAP	June 9, 2023	June 9, 2023 RECAP
31	NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL BOAZ TILLEY on behalf of YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU (TILLEY, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/09/2023)	June 9, 2023	June 9, 2023 RECAP
32	SUMMONS Returned Executed by XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU, YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE served on 6/9/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/09/2023)	June 9, 2023	June 9, 2023 RECAP
34	Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR:Telephonic Hearing held on 6/9/2023. (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder (USDC-Tallahassee)) (tss) (Entered: 06/13/2023)	June 9, 2023	June 9, 2023 PACER
33	First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7918978.) by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (ZAMAN, RAZEEN) (Entered: 06/13/2023)	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
35	AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons in a Civil Action, First Amended Complaint, Plaintiff's Corrected Emergency Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Order Setting Hearing, Plaintiff's Motion For Expedited Briefing & Hearing On Plaintiff's Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Plaintiff's Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, Civil Cover Sheet, Plaintiff's Emergency Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion For Preliminary Injunction, Declaration Of Zhiming XU, Exhibit "1", Declaration Of Yifan Shen, Exhibit "1", Declaration Of XinXi Wang, Declaration Of Yongxin Liu, Declaration Of Jian Song, Declaration Of Keliang Zhu and Exhibits served on MONIQUE WORRELL on 06/13/2023, filed by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (TOOMEY, PATRICK) Modified on 6/15/2023 using correct docketing event (atm). (Entered: 06/13/2023)	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
36	MOTION to File Amicus Brief by FRED T. KOREMATSU CENTER FOR LAW AND EQUALITY AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION LAW, POLICY, AND JUSTICE AT RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL, AOKI CENTER FOR CRITICAL RACE AND NATION STUDIES AT UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW, LLS ANTI-RACISM CENTER OF LMU LOYOLA LAW SCHOOL, CENTER ON RACE, INEQUALITY, AND THE LAW AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, BOSTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ANTIRACIST RESEARCH, CENTER FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LAW, ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF TAMPA BAY, CONFERENCE OF ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW FACULTY, HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ASIAN LAW CAUCUS, ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE ATLANTA, ASIAN AMERICAN WOMENS POLITICAL INITIATIVE, ASIAN LAW ALLIANCE, CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE, LATINOJUSTICE PRLDEF. (Internal deadline for referral to judge if response not filed earlier: 6/27/2023). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amici Curiae Brief for Racial Justice Centers, Affinity Bar and Professional Associations, and Civil Rights Advocacy Organizations, # 2 Exhibit B - Corporate Disclosures) (RODRIGUEZ, MADELEINE) (Entered: 06/13/2023) 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amici Curiae Brief for Racial Justice Centers, Affinity Bar View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B - Corporate Disclosures View on RECAP	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
37	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rose C. Cuison-Villazor.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919581.) by CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION LAW, POLICY, AND JUSTICE AT RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (CUISON-VILLAZOR, ROSE) (Entered: 06/13/2023) 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
38	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert S. Chang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919584.) by FRED T. KOREMATSU CENTER FOR LAW AND EQUALITY AT SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (CHANG, ROBERT) (Entered: 06/13/2023) 1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
39	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919596.) by AOKI CENTER FOR CRITICAL RACE AND NATION STUDIES AT UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW. (CHIN, GABRIEL) (Entered: 06/13/2023)	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
40	STATUS REPORT re Service of Process by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (TOOMEY, PATRICK) (Entered: 06/13/2023)	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 RECAP
46	SUMMONS Returned Executed on 6/13/2023 on Monique Worrell (see pdf 35 .) (atm) (Entered: 06/15/2023)	June 13, 2023	June 13, 2023 PACER
	ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK notified that action is needed Re: 38 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Robert S. Chang.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919584.), 39 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919596.), 37 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rose C. Cuison-Villazor.( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7919581.), 33 First MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 208 receipt number AFLNDC-7918978.). Referred to MARTIN A FITZPATRICK. (rcb)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 PACER
41	SUMMONS Returned Executed by ZHIMING XU, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. MONIQUE H WORRELL served on 6/13/2023, answer due 7/5/2023. (TOOMEY, PATRICK) (Entered: 06/14/2023)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 RECAP
42	ORDER GRANTING 36 LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF - The amicus brief (ECF No. 36-1) is accepted and deemed properly filed. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/14/2023. (erl) (Entered: 06/14/2023)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 RECAP
43	AMICUS BRIEF OF RACIAL JUSTICE CENTERS, AFFINITY BAR AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (erl) (Entered: 06/14/2023)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 RECAP
44	ORDER REGARDING SCHEDULE - The deadline for all Defendants to respond to the preliminary injunction motion is 7/3/2023. Plaintiffs may file a reply by 7/11/2023. The court will hold a hearing on the motion on 7/18/2023 01:30 PM at the United States Courthouse, Tallahassee. The motion to expedite (ECF No. 22 ) is GRANTED in part, to the extent set out above. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/14/2023. (erl) (Entered: 06/14/2023)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 RECAP
45	Joint MOTION to Stay Deadlines by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (BELL, DANIEL) (Entered: 06/14/2023)	June 14, 2023	June 14, 2023 RECAP
47	CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU re 44 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 06/15/2023)	June 15, 2023	June 15, 2023 RECAP
48	ORDER GRANTING MOITON TO STAY re: 45 Joint MOTION to Stay Deadlines. All deadlines (other than those related to the preliminary injunctions briefing) are STAYED signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 6/15/23. (bkp) (Entered: 06/15/2023)	June 15, 2023	June 15, 2023 RECAP
49	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Proceedings held on 6/9/2023, before Judge Allen Winsor. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Snyder, Telephone number 850-567-1374. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/28/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/26/2023. (ls) (Entered: 06/21/2023)	June 21, 2023	June 21, 2023 PACER
50	SUMMONS Returned Executed by ZHIMING XU, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. R J LARIZZA served on 6/14/2023, answer due 7/5/2023. (TOOMEY, PATRICK) (Entered: 06/21/2023)	June 21, 2023	June 21, 2023 RECAP
51	ORDER. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the motions for leave to appear pro hac vice for Plaintiffs, ECF No. 33, 37 - 39, are GRANTED. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 06/27/2023. (rcb) (Entered: 06/27/2023)	June 27, 2023	June 27, 2023 RECAP
52	NOTICE of Appearance by ERIK LOUIS SAYLER on behalf of PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON (SAYLER, ERIK) (Entered: 06/27/2023)	June 27, 2023	June 27, 2023 RECAP
53	NOTICE of Appearance by ALISHA JARWALA on behalf of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (JARWALA, ALISHA) (Entered: 06/27/2023)	June 27, 2023	June 27, 2023 RECAP
54	AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28 U.S.C. § 517 Statement of Interest. (JARWALA, ALISHA) (Entered: 06/27/2023)	June 27, 2023	June 27, 2023 RECAP
55	STIPULATION AMD JOINT MOTION OF PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANT STATE ATTORNEYS FOR STAY by R J LARIZZA, KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE. (JACOBS, ARTHUR) Modified on 7/3/2023 to clarify title (tss). (Entered: 06/30/2023)	June 30, 2023	June 30, 2023 RECAP
56	*ACCEPTED AS FILED PER 58 ORDER GRANTING 57 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT* --- RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to correct typographical error filed by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (FORRESTER, NATHAN) Modified on 7/5/2023 to add text (kdm). (Entered: 07/03/2023)	July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023 RECAP
57	MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (FORRESTER, NATHAN) (Entered: 07/03/2023)	July 3, 2023	July 3, 2023 RECAP
58	ORDER GRANTING 57 MOTION FOR EXPANDED WORD LIMIT. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/5/2023. Defendants response (ECF No. 56 ) is accepted as filed. (kdm) (Entered: 07/05/2023)	July 5, 2023	July 5, 2023 RECAP
59	ORDER GRANTING 55 MOTION TO STAY. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/5/2023. All deadlines are stayed as to the Defendant State Attorneys. (kdm) (Entered: 07/05/2023)	July 5, 2023	July 5, 2023 RECAP
60	MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 23 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to correct typographical error filed by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (FORRESTER, NATHAN) (Entered: 07/05/2023)	July 5, 2023	July 5, 2023 RECAP
61	Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct 60 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (FORRESTER, NATHAN) (Entered: 07/05/2023)	July 5, 2023	July 5, 2023 RECAP
62	ORDER GRANTING 61 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE CORRECTED MEMORANDUM signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/5/23. The 60 amended document is accepted as a substitute for the original filing (ECF No. 56 ). (tss) (Entered: 07/05/2023)	July 5, 2023	July 5, 2023 RECAP
63	NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA NATHANIEL TURNER on behalf of STATE OF IDAHO (TURNER, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/06/2023)	July 6, 2023	July 6, 2023 RECAP
64	AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF by STATE OF IDAHO Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota and Utah. (TURNER, JOSHUA) (Entered: 07/07/2023)	July 7, 2023	July 7, 2023 RECAP
65	REPLY to Response to Motion re 23 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to correct typographical error filed by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of Jian Song) (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 07/11/2023) 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of Jian Song View on RECAP	July 11, 2023	July 11, 2023 RECAP
66	ORDER REGARDING HEARING. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 7/17/2023. (vkm) (Entered: 07/17/2023)	July 17, 2023	July 17, 2023 RECAP
67	Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR: Motion Hearing held on 7/18/2023 re 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and 22 MOTION for Expedited Briefing and Hearing Schedule re 21 Emergency MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - written order to follow (Court Reporter Lisa Snyder (USDC-Tallahassee)) (tss) (Entered: 07/18/2023)	July 18, 2023	July 18, 2023 RECAP
68	NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing Proceedings held on 7/18/2023, before Judge Allen Winsor. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa Snyder, Telephone number 850-567-1374. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/27/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2023. (ls) (Entered: 07/20/2023)	July 20, 2023	July 20, 2023 PACER
69	ORDER DENYING 23 PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION MOTION. Within 21 days, the parties must confer and submit a joint report stating their positions on whether the stay should continue, see ECF No. 48 . Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 8/17/2023. (atm) (Entered: 08/17/2023)	Aug. 17, 2023	Aug. 17, 2023 Clearinghouse
70	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 69 Order,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. ( Filing fee $505 Receipt Number AFLNDC-8077186.) (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 08/21/2023)	Aug. 21, 2023	Aug. 21, 2023 RECAP
71	Emergency MOTION for injunction pending appeal by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 08/21/2023)	Aug. 21, 2023	Aug. 21, 2023 RECAP
72	ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR INJUNCTION PENDING APPEAL re 71 Emergency MOTION for injunction pending appeal re: 23 Amended MOTION for Preliminary Injunction to correct typographical error filed by YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, ZHIMING XU, XINXI WANG. The parties must confer and submit a joint report signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 8/23/23. (Joint Report due by 9/18/2023.) (bkp) Modified on 8/23/2023 (bkp). (Entered: 08/23/2023)	Aug. 23, 2023	Aug. 23, 2023 RECAP
73	Appeal Instructions re: 70 Notice of Appeal : The Transcript Request Form is available on the Internet at https://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/form/eleventh-circuit-transcript-information-form PLEASE NOTE Separate forms must be filed for each court reporter in both the district court and the appeals court. Transcript Order Form due by 9/6/2023. (bkp) (Entered: 08/23/2023)	Aug. 23, 2023	Aug. 23, 2023 RECAP
74	USDC transmittal of document to USCA re: (Attachments: # 1 Ntc appeal, # 2 amd motion, # 3 o re: amd order, # 4 motion, # 5 o re: motion, # 6 docket) (bkp) (Entered: 08/23/2023) 1 Ntc appeal View on RECAP 2 amd motion View on RECAP 3 o re: amd order View on RECAP 4 motion View on RECAP 5 o re: motion View on RECAP 6 docket View on RECAP	Aug. 23, 2023	Aug. 23, 2023 RECAP
75	USCA Case Number 23-12737 for 70 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 69 Order by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (atm) (Entered: 08/29/2023)	Aug. 25, 2023	Aug. 25, 2023 RECAP
76	TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU for proceedings held on July 18, 2023 before Judge Allen C. Winsor, (ZHU, KELIANG)	Sept. 1, 2023	Sept. 1, 2023 RECAP
77	STATUS REPORT Concerning Stay by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (GORSKI, ASHLEY)	Sept. 7, 2023	Sept. 7, 2023 RECAP
78	NOTICE of Appearance by ARTHUR IVAN JACOBS on behalf of R J LARIZZA, KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE, MONIQUE H WORRELL (JACOBS, ARTHUR)	Sept. 8, 2023	Sept. 8, 2023 RECAP
79	ORDER STAYING CASE. Having considered the parties' joint status report (ECF No. [77]), the court now orders that this case is STAYED on the terms outlined in the status report. Any party may move to lift the stay at any time. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/8/2023. Deadline for clerk to check status of stay by 12/8/2023. (atm) Modified on 12/26/2023 to correct docket number of status report (tss).	Sept. 8, 2023	Sept. 8, 2023 RECAP
80	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (TAITZ, SARAH)	Sept. 15, 2023	Sept. 15, 2023 RECAP
81	ORDER GRANTING [80] LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. Attorney Sarah Taitz is relieved of further responsibility in this case. The clerk will remove her from the CM/ECF distribution list. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/15/2023. (atm)	Sept. 15, 2023	Sept. 15, 2023 RECAP
82	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by PATRICIA FITZGERALD, MEREDITH IVEY, WILTON SIMPSON. (SAYLER, ERIK)	Sept. 15, 2023	Sept. 15, 2023 RECAP
83	ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO WITHDRAW. The unopposed motion (ECF No. [82]) is GRANTED, and Mr. Sayler is relieved of further responsibility in this case. The clerk will remove him from the CM/ECF distribution list. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 9/18/2023. (atm)	Sept. 18, 2023	Sept. 18, 2023 RECAP
84	REQUEST by USCA for FRAP11 re: USCA #23-12737-B. (atm)	Oct. 3, 2023	Oct. 3, 2023 RECAP
85	Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: [70] Notice of Appeal, Appeal No. 23-12737-B. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (atm)	Oct. 3, 2023	Oct. 3, 2023 PACER
86	ORDER of USCA #23-12737-B as to [70] Notice of Appeal filed by YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, ZHIMING XU, XINXI WANG. ORDER: The "Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of PlaintiffsAppellants by Racial Justice Centers, Affinity Bar and Professional Associations, and Civil Rights Advocacy Organizations" is GRANTED.. [44] JP (See attached order for complete text) (atm)	Nov. 9, 2023	Nov. 9, 2023 RECAP
87	USCA REQUEST for Electronic Record on Appeal, re [70] NOTICE OF APPEAL. USCA #23-12737-DD. USDC Clerk is requested to forward the Electronic Record on Appeal to our court. We've made several unsuccessful attempts to electronically compile the Record on Appeal. The following error message appears "Unable to create PDF file". (kdm)	Jan. 17, 2024	Jan. 17, 2024 RECAP
88	ORDER of USCA #23-12737 as to [70] Notice of Appeal filed by YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, ZHIMING XU, XINXI WANG. ORDER: The motion to expedite the appeal is GRANTED as follows. The Clerks Office is DIRECTED to expedite this appeal for merits disposition purposes and place this case on the next oral argument calendar with a vacancy. [4].;[4]. AJ, KCN and NGA (See attached order for complete text) (atm)	Jan. 17, 2024	Jan. 17, 2024 RECAP
89	ORIGINAL PAPERS/EXHIBITS Sent by Email to US Court of Appeals re [70] Notice of Appeal. Number of Pleadings: eight (8) emails of pleadings. USCA #23-12737-DD. (kdm)	Jan. 26, 2024	Jan. 26, 2024 RECAP
90	ORDER of USCA #23-12737-DD as to 70 Notice of Appeal filed by YONGXIN LIU, YIFAN SHEN, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, ZHIMING XU, XINXI WANG. ORDER: Motion for preliminary injunction pending appeal filed by Appellants Yifan Shen, Zhiming Xu, Xinxi Wang, Yongxin Liu and Multi-Choice Realty LLC is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. 4 AJ, KCN and NGA; ABUDU concurring (See attached order for complete text). (atm) (Entered: 02/02/2024)	Feb. 1, 2024	Feb. 1, 2024 RECAP
91	STATUS REPORT Concerning Stay by YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC, YIFAN SHEN, XINXI WANG, ZHIMING XU. (GORSKI, ASHLEY) (Entered: 04/22/2024)	April 22, 2024	April 22, 2024 RECAP
92	ORDER REGARDING STAY, re 91 Joint Status Report. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 4/23/2024. The court now orders that this case will remain STAYED pending appeal. Within five days after the Eleventh Circuit issues its mandate, Plaintiffs and the State Defendants must submit a joint report that includes a proposed litigation schedule. (kdm) (Entered: 04/23/2024)	April 23, 2024	April 23, 2024 RECAP
93	MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by WILTON SIMPSON, MEREDITH IVEY, PATRICIA FITZGERALD. (BELL, DANIEL)	Jan. 31, 2025	Jan. 31, 2025 RECAP
94	ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW. Daniel Bell's motion for leave to withdraw (ECF No. [93]) is GRANTED. Mr. Bell is relieved of further responsibility in this case. The clerk will remove him from the CM/ECF distribution list. Signed by JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 2/3/2025. (atm)	Feb. 3, 2025	Feb. 3, 2025 RECAP
95	MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Justin Sadowsky.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9464824.) by YIFAN SHEN, ZHIMING XU, XINXI WANG, YONGXIN LIU, MULTI-CHOICE REALTY LLC. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (SADOWSKY, JUSTIN) 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	May 6, 2025	May 6, 2025 RECAP

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 22, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individual plaintiffs, who were Chinese citizens that resided in Florida, and a real estate brokerage firm that principally served Chinese and Chinese American clients.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Florida, State

Defendant Type(s):