Finn, et al v. Global Engagement Center, et al
Plaintiff: ERIN ELIZABETH FINN, RIZZA ISLAM, SAYER JI, CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP, BEN TAPPER and SHERRI TENPENNY
Defendant: GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission, Meta Platforms, Inc., Google LLC, X Corp., ROB FLAHERTY, VIVEK MURTHY, ELVIS CHAN, IMRAN AHMED, Center for Countering Digital Hate, Inc, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Acting Director CISA Bridget Bean, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary DHS Kristi Noem, Firector of the FBI Kash Patel, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, President Donald J. Trump and John/Jane Does 1-10
Case Number: 3:2025cv00543
Filed: May 15, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Wendy W Berger
Referring Judge: Monte C Richardson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 10, 2025 Filing 86 RETURN of service executed on November 10, 2025 by Rizza Islam, Erin Elizabeth Finn, Sherri Tenpenny, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper as to Vivek Murthy. (Childers, Seldon)
November 6, 2025 Filing 85 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Case in Light of Lapse in Appropriations by Bridget Bean, Brendan Carr, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission, Global Engagement Center, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State. (Carter, Ronnie)
October 31, 2025 Filing 84 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ashley P. Hayes on behalf of X Corp. Lead Counsel: Kenneth M. Trujillo-Jamison. (Hayes, Ashley) Modified on 10/31/2025 to edit text. (JVC)
October 10, 2025 Filing 83 AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Childers, Seldon)
October 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ENDORSED ORDER granting #75 Second Motion to Extend Time for Service on Defendant Vivek Murthy. Plaintiffs shall perfect service of process on the subject Defendant and file proof thereof on or before November 11, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 10/2/2025. (TAM)
October 3, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ENDORSED ORDER granting #73 Motion for Leave to Amend First Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs shall file their second amended complaint on or before October 10, 2025. All Defendants who have been served with process shall respond to the second amended complaint on or before November 17, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 10/2/2025. (TAM)
October 2, 2025 Filing 80 NOTICE of Appearance by Tori Simmons on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (Simmons, Tori)
October 2, 2025 Filing 79 NOTICE of Appearance by Dennis Parker Waggoner on behalf of Meta Platforms, Inc. (Waggoner, Dennis)
October 1, 2025 Filing 78 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Charles H. Hardage of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG)
September 30, 2025 Filing 77 NOTICE by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny re #75 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Service of Summons and First Amended Complaint on Defendant Vivek Murthy LOCAL RULE 3.01(G)(3) Supplemental Notice to Motion to Extend Time for Sercie of Summons and First Amended Complaint on Defendant Vivek Murthy (Whitney, Nicholas) Modified docket text on 10/1/2025 (JG).
September 30, 2025 Filing 76 NOTICE by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny re #73 MOTION to Amend #8 Amended Complaint RULE 3.01(G)(3) Supplemental Notice Notifying the Court that the Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amende the First Amended Complaint is Unopposed (Whitney, Nicholas) Modified Docket text on 10/1/2025 (JG).
September 26, 2025 Filing 75 Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Service of Summons and First Amended Complaint on Defendant Vivek Murthy by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Whitney, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 25, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ENDORSED ORDER granting #72 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Withdraw. Brenna L. Frey, Esq. is relieved of any further responsibility as counsel for Defendants in this matter, but she shall comply with all applicable obligations on withdrawing counsel, including any applicable Bar rules. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/25/2025. (SBL)
September 24, 2025 Filing 73 MOTION to Amend #8 Amended Complaint by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Whitney, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 23, 2025 Filing 72 Unopposed MOTION for Brenna L. Frey to Withdraw as Attorney for Defendant Rob Flaherty by Rob Flaherty. (Lowell, Abbe) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 16, 2025 Filing 71 RETURN of service executed on September 10, 2025 by Rizza Islam, Erin Elizabeth Finn, Sherri Tenpenny, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper as to Bridget Bean, Brendan Carr, Elvis Chan, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission, Rob Flaherty, Global Engagement Center, Vivek Murthy, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Whitney, Nicholas)
September 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ENDORSED ORDER granting #68 Defendant Robert Flaherty's Consent Motion for an Extension of Time. Defendant shall respond to the Amended Complaint on or before October 13, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/12/2025. (TAM)
September 11, 2025 Filing 69 ENTERRED IN ERROR (MSN) Modified on 9/11/2025 to edit docket text (MSN).
September 10, 2025 Filing 68 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #8 Amended Complaint by Rob Flaherty. (Lowell, Abbe) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ENDORSED ORDER granting #65 #66 Motions for Special Admission. If Abbe David Lowell, Esq. and Brenna L. Frey, Esq. have not already done so, they shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 9/10/2025. (TAM)
September 9, 2025 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number AFLMDC-23843500 for $150) by attorney Brenna Frey, appearing on behalf of Rob Flaherty. Related document: #66 MOTION for Brenna L. Frey to appear pro hac vice . (SPM)
September 9, 2025 Filing 66 MOTION for Brenna L. Frey to appear pro hac vice by Rob Flaherty. (Lowell, Abbe) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 9, 2025 Filing 65 MOTION for Abbe David Lowell to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23843291 for $150 by Rob Flaherty. (Lowell, Abbe) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
September 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER denying #63 Joint Motion to Stay Case Deadlines Pending Ruling on Forthcoming Motions to Transfer. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/8/2025. (CKS)
September 5, 2025 Filing 63 Joint Motion to Stay Case Deadlines Pending Ruling on Forthcoming Motions to Transfer by Google LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., X Corp. (Whitaker, Damon) Modified docket text on 9/8/2025 (JG).
August 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 62 ENDORSED ORDER granting #60 #61 Unopposed Motions for Special Admission. If Jordan L. Greene, Esq. and Shane D. O'Connor, Esq. have not already done so, they shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/28/2025. (TAM)
August 27, 2025 Filing 61 Unopposed MOTION for Shane D. O'Connor to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23796064 for $150 by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Chapleau, Marianna) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 27, 2025 Filing 60 Unopposed MOTION for Jordan L. Greene to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23796040 for $150 by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Chapleau, Marianna) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 27, 2025 ***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 38164 for $150) by attorney Kenneth M. Trujillo Jamison, appearing on behalf of X Corp. Related document: #58 MOTION for Kenneth M. Trujillo Jamison to appear pro hac vice. (ELA) Modified on 8/27/2025 to edit docket text (MSN).
August 22, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ENDORSED ORDER granting #58 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission. If Kenneth M. Trujillo-Jamison, Esq. has not already done so, he shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/22/2025. (TAM)
August 18, 2025 Filing 58 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Kenneth M. Trujillo Jamison to appear pro hac vice by X Corp. (e-portal) (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ENDORSED ORDER granting #47 Plaintiffs' Motion to Extend Time for Service of Summons and First Amended Complaint on Defendant Vivek Murthy. Plaintiffs shall perfect service of process on the subject Defendant and file proof thereof on or before September 27, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/14/2025. (TAM)
August 13, 2025 Filing 56 PROOF of service as to X Corp executed on 07/11/2025 by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 1)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
August 13, 2025 Filing 55 PROOF of service as to Meta Platforms, Inc. executed on 07/15/2025 by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 1)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text(JDR).
August 13, 2025 Filing 54 PROOF of service as to Google, LLC executed on 07/18/2025 by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 1)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
August 13, 2025 Filing 53 PROOF of service by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 1)(Childers, Seldon)
August 13, 2025 Filing 52 PROOF of service as to Rob Flaherty served on 07/14/2025 by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 1)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
August 13, 2025 Filing 51 AFFIDAVIT of service by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit docket text (JDR).
August 13, 2025 Filing 50 WAIVER of service returned executed on August 13, 2025 by Rizza Islam, Erin Elizabeth Finn, Sherri Tenpenny, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper as to Imran Ahmed. (Childers, Seldon)
August 13, 2025 Filing 49 WAIVER of service returned executed on August 13, 2025 by Rizza Islam, Erin Elizabeth Finn, Sherri Tenpenny, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper as to Center for Countering Digital Hate, Inc. (Childers, Seldon)
August 13, 2025 Filing 48 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny. (Childers, Seldon)
August 13, 2025 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23729433 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Kasdin Miller Mitchell. (Mitchell, Kasdin)
August 12, 2025 Filing 47 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Affidavit of Service by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 12, 2025 Filing 46 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Eric P. Schroeder, Brian M. Underwood, Jr., Rachel H. Jones Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
August 12, 2025 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23724021 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Rachel H. Jones. (Whitaker, Damon)
August 12, 2025 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23723960 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Brian M. Underwood, Jr.. (Whitaker, Damon)
August 12, 2025 FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23723858 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Eric P. Schroeder. (Whitaker, Damon)
August 11, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 45 ENDORSED ORDER granting #39 #40 #41 #43 Unopposed Motions for Special Admission. If Eric P. Schroeder, Esq., Brian M. Underwood, Jr., Esq., Rachel H. Jones, Esq., and Kasdin Miller Mitchell, Esq. have not already done so, they shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/11/2025. (TAM)
August 11, 2025 Filing 44 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Google LLC identifying Corporate Parent XXVI Holdings Inc., Corporate Parent Alphabet Inc. for Google LLC.. (Whitaker, Damon)
August 8, 2025 Filing 43 Unopposed MOTION for Kasdin Miller Mitchell to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23715365 for $150 by Meta Platforms, Inc. (Deitchman, Ariel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. Modified on 8/11/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).
August 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ENDORSED ORDER granting #37 Defendant Google LLC's Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. Defendant shall respond to the Amended Complaint on or before October 10, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/8/2025. (TAM)
August 7, 2025 Filing 41 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Rachel H. Jones to appear pro hac vice by Google LLC. (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 7, 2025 Filing 40 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Brian M. Underwood, Jr. to appear pro hac vice by Google LLC. (e-portal) (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 7, 2025 Filing 39 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Eric P. Schroeder to appear pro hac vice by Google LLC. (e-portal) (ELA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 7, 2025 Filing 38 SUPPLEMENT re #37 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #8 Amended Complaint Notifying the Court that Google's Motion is Unopposed by Google LLC. (Whitaker, Damon).
August 7, 2025 Filing 37 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #8 Amended Complaint by Google LLC. (Whitaker, Damon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
August 4, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ENDORSED ORDER granting #34 Defendant Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall respond to the Amended Complaint on or before October 13, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 8/4/2025. (TAM)
August 1, 2025 Filing 35 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Deitchman, Ariel)
August 1, 2025 Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #8 Amended Complaint by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Deitchman, Ariel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
July 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ENDORSED ORDER granting #30 Defendant X Corp.'s Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall respond to the First Amended Complaint on or before September 30, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson on 7/31/2025. (TAM)
July 28, 2025 Filing 32 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Kenneth M. Trujillo-Jamison Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ARL)
July 28, 2025 Filing 31 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by X Corp.. (Hayes, Ashley)
July 28, 2025 Filing 30 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #8 Amended Complaint by X Corp. (Hayes, Ashley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 27, 2025 Filing 29 SUMMONS issued as to Imran Ahmed, Bridget Bean, Brendan Carr, Center for Countering Digital Hate, Inc, Elvis Chan, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission, Rob Flaherty, Global Engagement Center, Google LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Vivek Murthy, Kristi Noem, Kash Patel, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, X Corp. (RLD) Modified text on 6/30/2025 (JKB).
June 26, 2025 Filing 28 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 27 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 26 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 25 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 24 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 23 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 22 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 21 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 20 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 19 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 18 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 17 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 16 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 15 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 14 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 13 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 12 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 11 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 10 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 26, 2025 Filing 9 MOTION for Issuance of Summons by All Plaintiffs. (Childers, Seldon) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson.
June 3, 2025 Filing 8 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Damages against All Defendants with Jury Demand. filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Childers, Seldon) Modified text on 6/4/2025 (MCB).
May 23, 2025 Filing 7 ENTERED IN ERROR (CKS) Modified on 5/23/2025 (CKS).
May 23, 2025 Filing 6 NOTICE of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Judges may have a special CMR form for certain types of cases. These forms can be found at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under the Forms tab for each judge. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (CKS)
May 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective April 1, 2024, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 5/23/2025. (CKS)
May 20, 2025 Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Seldon Jeffrey Childers on behalf of Erin Elizabeth Finn, Rizza Islam, Sayer Ji, Christiane Northrup, Ben Tapper, Sherri Tenpenny. Lead Counsel: Seldon J. Childers. (Childers, Seldon)
May 16, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL All counsel of record of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB)
May 16, 2025 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:35-cv-543-WWB-MCR. (ARL)
May 15, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Damages against All Defendants with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23364001) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Childers, Seldon) Modified on 5/16/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB).

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Plaintiff: ERIN ELIZABETH FINN
Represented By: Nicholas Price Whitney
Represented By: Charles Harrell Hardage
Represented By: Seldon Jeffrey Childers
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Plaintiff: RIZZA ISLAM
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Represented By: Charles Harrell Hardage
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Plaintiff: SAYER JI
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Plaintiff: CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP
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Plaintiff: SHERRI TENPENNY
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Defendant: GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT CENTER
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Defendant: U.S. Department of State
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Defendant: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Defendant: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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Defendant: Federal Communications Commission
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Defendant: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Represented By: Tori Simmons
Represented By: Shane O'Connor
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Represented By: Kasdin Miller Mitchell
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Defendant: Google LLC
Represented By: Rachel H. Jones
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Defendant: X Corp.
Represented By: Christopher St. Aubyn Shand
Represented By: Ashley P. Hayes
Represented By: Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
Represented By: Kenneth Michael Trujillo-Jamison
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Defendant: ROB FLAHERTY
Represented By: Abbe David Lowell
Represented By: Abbe David Lowell
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Defendant: VIVEK MURTHY
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Defendant: ELVIS CHAN
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Defendant: IMRAN AHMED
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Defendant: Center for Countering Digital Hate, Inc
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Defendant: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: Acting Director CISA Bridget Bean
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: Secretary DHS Kristi Noem
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: Firector of the FBI Kash Patel
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: President Donald J. Trump
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Defendant: John/Jane Does 1-10
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