Case: Floridians Protecting Freedom v. Ladapo

4:24-cv-00419 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Filed Date: Oct. 16, 2024

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) The plaintiff in this case allege that Florida's threat to prosecute media organizations that disseminate its advertisements in support of the pro-choice ballot measure in Florida violated its rights under the First Amendment. This case is ongoing.

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

BLOHM, JENNIFER SUZANNE (Florida)

FORD, CHRISTINA A (Florida)

MORTON, MICHELLE (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant

ADKISSON, SAMUEL DAWSON (Florida)

BARNES, BRIAN WESLEY (Florida)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69265836/floridians-protecting-freedom-inc-v-ladapo/

Last updated Nov. 1, 2024, 3:40 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against JOSEPH A LADAPO, JOHN WILSON ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AFLNDC-9099197.), filed by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Dep't of Health Letter, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Dr. Shelly Tien + Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Sara Latshaw, # 4 Exhibit D - Declaration of Caroline Williams, # 5 Summons to Joseph A. Ladapo, # 6 Summons to John Wilson) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Dep't of Health Letter

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2 Exhibit B - Declaration of Dr. Shelly Tien + Exhibits

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3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Sara Latshaw

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4 Exhibit D - Declaration of Caroline Williams

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5 Summons to Joseph A. Ladapo

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6 Summons to John Wilson

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Oct. 16, 2024

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Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christina Ford + Exhibits, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

1 Declaration of Christina Ford + Exhibits

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 16, 2024

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CIVIL COVER SHEET. (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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AMENDED DOCUMENT by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM, INC.. Amendment to 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Attachment - Text of Proposed Order. (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER SETTING EMERGENCY HEARING. By separate notice, the clerk must set a hearing for tomorrow, Thursday, 10/17/2024 09:00 AM. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/16/2024. (kjw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Hearing on 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order : Motion Hearing set for 10/17/2024 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 West, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness, or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3501 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Kimberly J. WestphalDeputy Clerk (kjw) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Renata O'Donnell.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9100296.) by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (O'DONNELL, RENATA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by William B. Stafford.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9100376.) by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (STAFFORD, BEN) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by JENNIFER SUZANNE BLOHM on behalf of FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC (BLOHM, JENNIFER) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER ADMITTING RENATA O'DONNELL PRO HAC VICE - The 7 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/16/24. (sjb) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER ADMITTING WILLIAM B. STAFFORD PRO HAC VICE - The 8 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/16/24. (sjb) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Emma Olson Sharkey.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9100780.) by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (OLSON SHARKEY, EMMA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER ADMITTING EMMA OLSON SHARKEY PRO HAC VICE - The 12 motion is GRANTED. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/16/24. (sjb) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Brian W. Barnes.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9101196.) by JOSEPH A LADAPO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (BARNES, BRIAN) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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Oct. 16, 2024

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Samuel D. Adkisson.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9101200.) by JOSEPH A LADAPO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (ADKISSON, SAMUEL) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

1 Exhibit A

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Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBITS IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit F - Lombard Miles PLLC Contract, # 2 Exhibit G - First & Fourteenth PLLC Contract) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

1 Exhibit F - Lombard Miles PLLC Contract

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2 Exhibit G - First & Fourteenth PLLC Contract

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Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL BOAZ TILLEY on behalf of FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC (TILLEY, DANIEL) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by NICHOLAS WARREN on behalf of FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC (WARREN, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by SAMANTHA JO PAST on behalf of All Plaintiffs (PAST, SAMANTHA) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

Oct. 16, 2024

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ORDER ADMITTING BRIAN W. BARNES PRO HAC VICE RE: 14 . The 14 motion is GRANTED. Brian W Barnes has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/17/2024. (rcb) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

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ORDER ADMITTING SAMUEL D. ADKISSON PRO HAC VICE RE: 15 . The 15 motion is GRANTED. Samuel D. Adkisson has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/17/2024. (rcb) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Motion Hearing held on 10/17/2024 re 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. An order will be issued by the Court. (Court Reporter Megan Hague.) (kjw) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of emergency temporary restraining order Proceedings held on 10-17-2024, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-443-9797. 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 10/24/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/22/2025. (mah) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

Oct. 17, 2024

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Christina Ford + Exhibits, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

1 Declaration of Christina Ford + Exhibits

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 17, 2024

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ORDER GRANTING 2 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER - This order expires at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on October 29, 2024. The Clerk shall notice this matter for a preliminary injunction hearing at 9:00 a.m., October 29, 2024. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/17/2024. (erl) (Entered: 10/17/2024)

Oct. 17, 2024

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NOTICE OF HEARING RE: 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: Motion Hearing set for 10/29/2024 09:00 AM before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER. Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building, Courtroom 5 West, 111 North Adams St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301. NOTE: If you or any party, witness or attorney in this matter has a disability that requires special accommodation, such as, a hearing impairment that requires a sign language interpreter or a wheelchair restriction that requires ramp access, please contact Victoria Milton McGee at 850-521-3510 in the Clerk's Office at least one week prior to the hearing (or as soon as possible) so arrangements can be made. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

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Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/18/2024)

Oct. 18, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by MICHELLE MORTON on behalf of FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC (MORTON, MICHELLE) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Defendant John Wilson) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

1 Exhibit A - Affidavit of Defendant John Wilson

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Oct. 21, 2024

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ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING DISMISSAL - The notice is effective without an order. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A). However, this case remains pending against Defendant Joseph Ladapo, in his official capacity as State Surgeon General and head of the Florida Department of Health. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/21/24. (sjb) (Entered: 10/21/2024)

Oct. 21, 2024

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOSEPH A LADAPO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F) (BARNES, BRIAN) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

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6 Exhibit F

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Oct. 22, 2024

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Summons Issued as to JOSEPH A LADAPO. (rcb) (Entered: 10/22/2024)

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*** DUPLICATE ENTRY *** Summons Issued as to JOSEPH A LADAPO. (sjb) Modified on 10/23/2024 (sjb). (Entered: 10/22/2024)

1 SUMMONS LADAPO

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Oct. 22, 2024

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AMENDED DOCUMENT by JOSEPH A LADAPO. Amendment to 31 Response in Opposition to Motion re [31-1] Declaration of James Williams III (corrected by attaching exhibit). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Declaration of James Williams III) (BARNES, BRIAN) (Entered: 10/23/2024)

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Oct. 23, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint, Motion for Temporary Restraining Order served on Joseph A. Ladapo on 10/24/2024, filed by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by FLORIDIANS PROTECTING FREEDOM INC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (FORD, CHRISTINA) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

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Oct. 25, 2024

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Motion Hearing held on 10/29/2024. Court hears argument regarding Plaintiffs 24 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Order to follow (Court Reporter Megan Hague (USDC-Tallahassee)). (vkm) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

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ORDER EXTENDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER - The temporary restraining order, ECF No. 25, shall expire at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, 11/12/2024, or when this Court enters an Order on the motion for preliminary injunction, whichever happens sooner. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/29/24. (sjb) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of PI Proceedings held on 10/29/2024, before Judge Mark E. Walker. Court Reporter/Transcriber Megan A. Hague, Telephone number 850-443-9797. 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 11/5/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/3/2025. (mah) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

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ORDER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Defendant shall file supplemental briefing addressing whether Plaintiff's viewpoint discrimination claim is now moot and identify what record evidence supports Defendant's position on or before 5:00 p.m. on 11/1/2024. Plaintiff shall respond to Defendant's supplemental brief on or before 5:00 p.m. on 11/4/2024. Separately, Plaintiff shall submit supplemental briefing addressing whether Plaintiff faces an imminent irreparable harm absent a preliminary injunction, and identify the evidence in the record supporting its position on or before 5:00 p.m. on 11/1/2024. Defendant shall respond to Plaintiff's supplemental brief on or before 5:00 p.m. on 11/4/2024. Signed by CHIEF JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 10/29/2024. (vkm) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

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Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Election/Voting Rights

Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 16, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

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