Case: Cubanos Pa'lante v. Florida House of Representatives

COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-17552246, filed by Michael Rivero, FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Engage Miami, Inc., Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s))(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (ar24) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

Summons Issued as to Florida House of Representatives, Florida Secretary of State. (ar24) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr.. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552883 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Andrew J. Frackman. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552896 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brian P. Quinn. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552925 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Patrick J. Jones. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552929 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Emily Murphy. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552937 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Gabrielle S. Jackson. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-17552943 by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 6/6/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

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"STRICKEN" SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Michael Rivero, FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Engage Miami, Inc., Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. All Defendants. (Warren, Nicholas) Modified on 5/24/2024 (ls). (per DE #13) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto on Florida Attorney General (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/23/2024)

Clerk's Notice to Filer re 10 Summons Returned Executed,. Document Not Captioned; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile the document with the proper caption pursuant to Local Rules. AND Docket Text Does Not Match Document; ERROR - The Filer failed to follow the instructions: ATTENTION!!! DO NOT SELECT ANY GROUPS!!! HOLD DOWN THE CONTROL BUTTON (Ctrl) AND SELECT INDIVIDUALS ONLY!!! when filing the event. (ls) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

NOTICE of Striking 10 Summons Returned Executed, filed by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, FIU ACLU Club, Engage Miami, Inc., Luis Sorto, Michael Rivero, Cindy Polo, Cubanos Pa'lante, Arlene Goldberg by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on 1 Complaint, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Michael Rivero, FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Engage Miami, Inc., Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Florida House of Representatives served on 5/23/2024, response/answer due 6/13/2024; Florida Secretary of State served on 5/23/2024, response/answer due 6/13/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) Modified Text on 5/24/2024 (ls). (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. of the law firm of Vasquez Segarra LLP. ECF No. 4 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 4, is GRANTED as to Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Andrew J. Frackman of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. 5 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 5, is GRANTED as to Andrew J. Frackman. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Brian P. Quinn of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. 6 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 6, is GRANTED as to Brian P. Quinn. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Patrick J. Jones of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. 7 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 7], is GRANTED as to Patrick J. Jones. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Emily Murphy of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. 8 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 8, is GRANTED as to Emily Murphy. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Gabrielle S. Jackson of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. 9 . Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 9, is GRANTED as to Gabrielle S. Jackson. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsel's pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/24/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 05/24/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ashley Davis on behalf of Florida Secretary of State. Attorney Ashley Davis added to party Florida Secretary of State(pty:dft). (Davis, Ashley) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joseph Scott Van de Bogart on behalf of Florida Secretary of State. Attorney Joseph Scott Van de Bogart added to party Florida Secretary of State(pty:dft). (Van de Bogart, Joseph) (Entered: 05/31/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Mohammad Omar Jazil on behalf of Florida Secretary of State. Attorney Mohammad Omar Jazil added to party Florida Secretary of State(pty:dft). (Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Robert Beato on behalf of Florida Secretary of State. Attorney Michael Robert Beato added to party Florida Secretary of State(pty:dft). (Beato, Michael) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Complaint, by Florida House of Representatives. Attorney Andre Velosy Bardos added to party Florida House of Representatives(pty:dft). Responses due by 6/27/2024. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

DESIGNATION OF THREE-JUDGE COURT [28 U.S.C. § 2284] District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II and Circuit Judge Britt C. Grant to serve with the requesting judge, District Judge Jacqueline Becerra, as members of the three-judge court to hear and decide the action. Signed by Chief Judge William H. Pryor Jr., USCA for the Eleventh Circuit on 6/4/2024. See attached document for full details. (jc) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

MOTION TO DISMISS 1 Complaint, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida Secretary of State. Responses due by 6/27/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment A, Redistricting Suggestion Form, N. Warren, # 2 Exhibit Attachment B, Enacted Districts, # 3 Exhibit Attachment C, N. Warren's Districts, # 4 Exhibit Attachment D, Enacted Districts Map, # 5 Exhibit Attachment E, N. Warren's Districts Maps)(Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Bradley R McVay on behalf of Florida Secretary of State. Attorney Bradley R McVay added to party Florida Secretary of State(pty:dft). (McVay, Bradley) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Nicholas Lyndol Villacor Warren (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information for PHV attorney Andrew J. Frackman re 29 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) (Entered: 06/20/2024)

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by FIU ACLU Club, Engage Miami, Inc., Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto.(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/25/2024)

Second MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida Secretary of State. Responses due by 7/23/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, Redistricting Suggestion Form, N. Warren, # 2 Attachment B, Enacted Districts, # 3 Attachment C, N. Warren's Districts, # 4 Attachment D, Enacted Districts Map, # 5 Attachment E, N. Warren's Districts Maps)(Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

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MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida House of Representatives. Responses due by 7/23/2024. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto (Attachments: # 1 Joint Proposed Scheduling Order)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/16/2024)

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 7/23/2024. See attached document for full details. (nsy) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 32 Second MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida House of Representatives, Florida Secretary of State. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

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RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 35 Order to Show Cause by Florida House of Representatives, Florida Secretary of State. (Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 Second MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Replies due by 7/30/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Replies due by 7/30/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 07/23/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christopher Michael Kise on behalf of Florida House of Representatives. Attorney Christopher Michael Kise added to party Florida House of Representatives(pty:dft). (Kise, Christopher) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jesus M. Suarez on behalf of Florida House of Representatives. Attorney Jesus M. Suarez added to party Florida House of Representatives(pty:dft). (Suarez, Jesus) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Carmen Maria Manrara Cartaya on behalf of Florida House of Representatives. Attorney Carmen Maria Manrara Cartaya added to party Florida House of Representatives(pty:dft). (Manrara Cartaya, Carmen) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; Change of Email; by Carmen Maria Manrara Cartaya (Manrara Cartaya, Carmen) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address and email information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Carmen Manrara Cartaya re 43 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) (Entered: 07/25/2024)

ORDER denying as moot 25 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying as moot 27 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 7/25/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

ORDER granting 36 Motion for Extension of Time to File Replies In Support of Motion to Dismiss. Replies due by 8/13/2024. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 7/25/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 Second MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM - The Secretary's Reply in Support of His Motion to Dismiss - filed by Florida Secretary of State. (Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Florida House of Representatives. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

Amended SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto (McNamara, Caroline) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

NOTICE of Clarification by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Arlene Goldberg, Cindy Polo, Michael Rivero, Luis Sorto re 49 SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f)/16.1 (McNamara, Caroline) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

RESPONSE to 49 SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f)/16.1 by Florida House of Representatives. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT 32 Second MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, 33 MOTION TO DISMISS 31 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM : Motion Hearing set for 10/7/2024 02:00 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Britt C. Grant and Rodolfo A. Ruiz. (Three Judge Court) Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Britt C. Grant and Rodolfo A. Ruiz. on 8/28/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Second Amended Complaint)(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/18/2024)

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PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE is before the Court upon sua sponte review of the record. On September 18, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. ECF No. 53 . In their Motion, Plaintiffs note that Defendants oppose the relief requested. Accordingly, Defendants are ORDERED to file their respective responses to Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 25, 2024. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 9/23/2024. (nsy) (Entered: 09/23/2024)

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JOINT RESPONSE in Opposition re 53 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint - Defendants' Joint Response - filed by Florida House of Representatives, Florida Secretary of State. Replies due by 10/2/2024. (Jazil, Mohammad) Modified text on 9/25/2024 (scn). (Entered: 09/25/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 53 MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/25/2024)

ORDER GRANTING LEAVE TO AMEND, SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE, AND RESETTING ORAL ARGUMENT granting 53 Motion for Leave to File. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. The parties shall adhere to the following briefing schedule: October 7, 2024. Defendants shall file separate answers or any Motions to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. October 14, 2024. Plaintiffs shall respond to any Motions to Dismiss. October 21, 2024. Defendants shall file replies in support of any Motions to Dismiss. The Oral Argument currently scheduled for October 7, 2024, ECF No. 52, is hereby CANCELLED. Oral Argument on any Motions to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint will be set for November 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building, 12th Floor Courtroom, 99 N.E. 4th Street, Miami, Florida 33132. Amended Complaint due by 9/27/2024. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, and Circuit Judge Britt C. Grant on 9/26/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

Second AMENDED COMPLAINT against Florida House of Representatives, Florida Secretary of State filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by FIU ACLU Club, Engage Miami, Inc., Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto, Diana Belbruno.(Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 09/26/2024)

MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida House of Representatives. Responses due by 10/21/2024. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Third MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Florida Secretary of State. Responses due by 10/21/2024. (Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 10/07/2024)

Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Esperanza Segarra for / by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 10/23/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

ORDER granting 61 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Esperanza Segarra representing Cubanos Pa'lante (Plaintiff) and Engage Miami, Inc. (Plaintiff) and FIU ACLU Club (Plaintiff); and Polo, Cindy (Plaintiff); and Sorto, Luis (Plaintiff); and Rivero, Michael (Plaintiff); and Goldberg, Arlene (Plaintiff); and Castilla Falcon, Genesis M. (Plaintiff); withdrawn from case. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra,Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II and Circuit Court Judge Britt C, Grant on 10/9/2024. See attached document for full details. (drz) Modified text on 10/10/2024 (drz). (Entered: 10/09/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; Change of Email; Change of Law Firm Name; by Nicholas Lyndol Villacor Warren (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/09/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has not updated address and/or email information for attorney Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. re 63 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name. Attorney Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. has not completed the required procedures for updating their information with the Court. After filing something in any pending cases, Attorney is instructed to go to their PACER account, Manage My Account, to complete the process of updating their information. The Court is NOT responsible for updating secondary email addresses. See the Courts website for detailed instructions. www.flsd.uscourts.gov/updating-your-information (pt) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

CORRECTED CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the contact information for PHV attorney Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr. re 63 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Andre Velosy Bardos (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/10/2024)

CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Andre Velosy Bardos (pt) (Entered: 10/11/2024)

Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Replies due by 10/21/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/14/2024)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 Third MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Replies due by 10/21/2024. (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/14/2024)

NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Nicholas Lyndol Villacor Warren (Warren, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Clerk's Notice - Attorney Admissions

CLERK'S NOTICE - Attorney Admissions has updated the address information as submitted through attorneys PACER account for attorney Nicholas Lyndol Villacor Warren re 70 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (pt) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 59 MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Florida House of Representatives. (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 Third MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Florida Secretary of State. (Jazil, Mohammad) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

ORDER Setting Hearing on Motions to Dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. Motions Hearing set for 11/19/2024 02:00 PM in Miami Division before Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Rodolfo Ruiz II and Britt C. Grant. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Rodolfo Ruiz II and Britt C. Grant. on 11/13/2024. See attached document for full details. (ar24) (Entered: 11/13/2024)

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Circuit Judge Britt C. Grant, District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II and District Judge Jacqueline Becerra: Motion Hearing held on 11/19/2024 re 59 MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Florida House of Representatives, 60 Third MOTION TO DISMISS 58 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Florida Secretary of State. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Nicholas Lyndol Villacor Warren, Daniel Boaz Tilley, Caroline Andrews McNamara, Gabrielle S. Jackson, Andre Velosy Bardos, Carmen Maria Manrara Cartaya, Mohammad Omar Jazil, Michael Robert Beato, Court Reporter: Vernita Allen-Williams, 305-523-5048 / Vernita_Allen-Williams@flsd.uscourts.gov. (dgj) (Entered: 11/20/2024)

MOTION Hearing or Evidentiary Motion Hearing

TRANSCRIPT of Oral Arguments held on 11-19-24 before Judge Jacqueline Becerra, Volume Number 1 of 1, 1-95 pages, Court Reporter: Vernita Allen-Williams, 305-523-5048 / Vernita_Allen-Williams@flsd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased by contacting the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 12/26/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/6/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/5/2025. (vas) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

MOTION to Compel Discovery from Cubanos Pa'lante by Florida House of Representatives. Responses due by 1/6/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - House Second RFP, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Cubanos Response to House Second RFP, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Engage Miami Response to House Second RFP, # 4 Exhibit 4 - FIU ACLU Response to House Second RFP)(Manrara Cartaya, Carmen) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - House Second RFP

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2 Exhibit 2 - Cubanos Response to House Second RFP

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3 Exhibit 3 - Engage Miami Response to House Second RFP

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4 Exhibit 4 - FIU ACLU Response to House Second RFP

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [77] MOTION to Compel Discovery from Cubanos Pa'lante by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. (Warren, Nicholas)

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File a Response to Defendant Florida House of Representatives' Motion to Compel Discovery (the "Motion"), ECF No [78]. Upon due consideration of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the Motion to Compel by no later than Friday, January 17, 2025. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 12/27/2024. (rs01)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

MOTION to Compel Discovery from Florida House of Representatives by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. Responses due by 1/16/2025. (Attachments: (1) Plfs.' 1st RFP to House, (2) House's Response to Plfs.' 1st RFP, (3) Plfs.' Oct. 8, 2024 Letter, (4) House's Oct. 17, 2024 Letter, (5) Plfs.' 2nd RFP to House, (6) House's Response to Plfs.' 2nd RFP, (7) Feb. 1, 2022 House Transcript, (8) Feb. 2, 2022 House Transcript, (9) Feb. 18, 2022 House Subcommittee Transcript, (10) Mar. 3, 2022 House Transcript, (11) Apr. 19, 2022 House Subcommittee Transcript)(Warren, Nicholas)

1 Plfs.' 1st RFP to House

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2 House's Response to Plfs.' 1st RFP

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3 Plfs.' Oct. 8, 2024 Letter

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4 House's Oct. 17, 2024 Letter

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5 Plfs.' 2nd RFP to House

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6 House's Response to Plfs.' 2nd RFP

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7 Feb. 1, 2022 House Transcript

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8 Feb. 2, 2022 House Transcript

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9 Feb. 18, 2022 House Subcommittee Transcript

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10 Mar. 3, 2022 House Transcript

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11 Apr. 19, 2022 House Subcommittee Transcript

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to [77] MOTION to Compel Discovery from Cubanos Pa'lante by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto. (Warren, Nicholas)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto re [80] MOTION to Compel Discovery from Florida House of Representatives filed by Diana Belbruno, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Cubanos Pa'lante, FIU ACLU Club, Engage Miami, Inc., Luis Sorto, Cindy Polo (Warren, Nicholas)

PAPERLESS ORDER granting [81] Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Second Extension of Time to File Response to Florida House's Motion to Compel. ECF No. [81]. Plaintiffs shall file their response to the House's Motion to Compel no later than February 3, 2025. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 1/15/2025. (nsy)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

Appear Pro Hac Vice - aty

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice filed by Andrea Ojeda of the law firm of OMelveny & Myers LLP. ECF No. [84]. Upon due consideration of the Motion and all relevant factors, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. [84], is GRANTED as to Andrea Ojeda. The Court reserves the power to withdraw permission for special appearance at any time. Failure to abide by any Court order or failure to appear at any scheduled matter may result in immediate revocation of counsels pro hac vice status. Local counsel must be ready to adequately represent the party at any time. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 1/21/2025. (nsy)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

STIPULATION REGARDING CUBANOS PALANTE MEMBERSHIP by Florida Secretary of State, Cubanos Pa'lante, Diana Belbruno, Engage Miami, Inc., FIU ACLU Club, Cindy Polo, Luis Sorto, Genesis M. Castilla Falcon, Florida House of Representatives (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 01/30/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by Florida House of Representatives re 77 MOTION to Compel Discovery from Cubanos Pa'lante filed by Florida House of Representatives (Bardos, Andre) (Entered: 01/30/2025)