CAIR-FOUNDATION INC et al v. DESANTIS
| CAIR-FOUNDATION INC and CAIR-FLORIDA INC |
| RONALD DESANTIS |
| 4:2025cv00516 |
| December 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida |
| MICHAEL J FRANK |
| MARK E WALKER |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question |
| None |
Docket Report
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Set Deadlines re #44 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal #26-10735 on 9/7/2026. (rcb)
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Set Deadline- Status Report due by 7/1/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 61
STATUS REPORT FOURTH JOINT DISCOVERY by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 60
ORDER ADMITTING AARON FLEISHER PRO HAC VICE. The #59 motion is GRANTED. Mr. Fleisher has fulfilled the requirements of the Local Rules for admission and is admitted pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MARTIN A FITZPATRICK on 5/28/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 59
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Aaron Fleisher.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9909992.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Text of Proposed Order) (FLEISHER, AARON)
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Filing 57
ORDER of USCA #26-10735 as to #44 Notice of Appeal filed by RONALD DESANTIS. The motion to withdraw as counsel filed by Ahmed Soussi is GRANTED. (rcb)
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Filing 56
ORDER GRANTING #55 MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL. Accordingly, the unopposed motion is GRANTED. The Clerk shall disconnect Ahmed Soussi from CM/ECF in this case. Attorney AHMED KHALED SOUSSI terminated. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 5/8/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 55
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (SOUSSI, AHMED)
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Filing 54
STATUS REPORT THIRD JOINT by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 58
ORDER of USCA #26-10735 as to #44 Notice of Appeal. Over the phone extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Brant Levine for Appellees Cair Florida, Inc. and Cair Foundation. Appellee's Brief due on 06/22/2026 as to Appellee Cair Foundation. (rcb)
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Set Deadline- Status Report due by 4/29/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 53
STATUS REPORT SECOND JOINT DISCOVERY by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 52
Pursuant to F.R.A.P. 11(c), #26-10735-A the Clerk of the District Court for the Northern District of Florida certifies that the record is complete for purposes of this appeal re: #44 Notice of Appeal. The entire record on appeal is available electronically. (rcb)
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Set Deadlines re #44 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal #26-10735 on 6/22/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 50
SCHEDULING AND MEDIATION ORDER Re: #49 . The bench trial is set for the trial period that begins on Monday, 11/16/2026 9:00 AM before JUDGE MARK E WALKER.The discovery date is extended to 7/27/2026. The deadline for filing summary-judgment motions is 21 days after the discovery deadline, 8/17/2026, but the motions should be filed at the earliest appropriate time. Mediation due by 8/24/2026. Mediation Report due by 9/7/2026. Case referred to mediation. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/13/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 49
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 48
Supplemental Record on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals RE: #44 Notice of Appeal RE: #47 (rcb)
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Filing 47
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by RONALD DESANTIS (MUEHLHOFF, JASON)
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Filing 46
Appeal Instructions re: #44 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 3/24/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 51
USCA CASE #26-10735-A/PROCEDURAL LETTER re: #44 NOTICE OF APPEAL (rcb)
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Filing 45
Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re #44 Notice of Appeal. (rcb)
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Set Deadlines re #44 Notice of Appeal. Clerk to check status of Appeal on 6/8/2026. Certificate of Readiness (FRAP 11) due by 3/23/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 44
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to #43 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by RONALD DESANTIS. ( Filing fee $605 Receipt Number AFLNDC-9818433.) (DESOUSA, JEFFREY)
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Filing 43
ORDER GRANTING #24 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 3/4/2026. (baf)
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Set Deadline- Status Report due by 3/30/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 42
FIRST JOINT STATUS REPORT ON DISCOVERY. (MCCOY, SCOTT) Modified to edit title on 3/2/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 41
CAIR-FOUNDATION, INC.'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF MANAL FAKHOURY ON BEHALF OF CAIR-FOUNDATION, INC., #2 Affidavit SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION OF AHMED SOUSSI, #3 Exhibit 22, #4 Exhibit 23, #5 Exhibit 24, #6 Exhibit 25, #7 Exhibit 26) (SOUSSI, AHMED) Modified to edit title on 2/23/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 40
ORDER CANCELLING HEARING Re: #24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 2/17/2026. (baf) Modified title on 2/17/2026 (baf).
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Filing 39
ORDER GRANTING #38 EXTENSION. The motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' response deadline is extended to on or before 2/20/2026. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 2/13/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 38
PLAINTIFF'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO REPLY TO DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (SOUSSI, AHMED) Modified to edit title on 2/13/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 37
DEFENDANT'S RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Jay K. Arnold Jr.) (DESOUSA, JEFFREY) Modified to edit title on 2/12/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 36
DEFENDANT GOVERNOR DESANTIS'S ANSWER AND DEFENSES TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT. (DESOUSA, JEFFREY) Modified to edit title on 2/11/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 35
Corporate Disclosure Statement/Certificate of Interested Persons by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (SOUSSI, AHMED)
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Filing 34
ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE RE: #24 . An in-person hearing on Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction is set for Friday, 2/27/2026 02:00 PM (ET). Defendants' response and any declarations in support thereof are due on or before 2/11/2026. Plaintiffs' reply brief and any rebuttal declarations are due on or before 2/18/2026. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/30/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 33
NOTICE of Hearing Re: #24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction: If necessary, Motion Hearing set for 2/27/2026 02:00 PM before 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)
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Filing 32
Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE MARK E WALKER: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 1/30/2026. Parties discuss casestatus and schedule for #14 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Court adopts schedule in #29 Joint Report. Response/counter declarations due on or before 2/11/2026. Reply/declarations, if any, due on or before 2/18/2026. Preliminary injunction hearing set for 2:00 pm ET on 2/27/26, if necessary (Court Reporter Shannon Zelt ([email protected]) USDC-Wyoming). (vkm)
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Filing 31
NOTICE of Appearance by JAMES PAUL WACZEWSKI on behalf of RONALD DESANTIS (WACZEWSKI, JAMES)
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Filing 30
INITIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Fed.R.Civ.P. 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Deadline set for 2/12/2026. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/16/2026. Discovery due by 5/28/2026. Status Report due by 3/2/2026. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/29/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 29
JOINT REPORT ON PARTIES' MEET-AND-CONFER REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. (SOUSSI, AHMED) Modified to edit title on 1/28/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 28
NOTICE of Appearance by JEFFREY PAUL DESOUSA on behalf of RONALD DESANTIS (DESOUSA, JEFFREY)
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Filing 27
NOTICE of Appearance by JASON JOHN MUEHLHOFF on behalf of RONALD DESANTIS (MUEHLHOFF, JASON)
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Filing 26
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC HEARING: Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/30/2026 12:00 PM before JUDGE MARK E WALKER. ALL PARTIES are directed to call Judge Walker's Conference Line (see below) Conference Call Information You may dial into the conference call up to five minutes before start time. Call in number: 855-244-8681 When prompted for an access code, enter: 2309 453 2428# Say your name, when prompted. You are now in the conference call. Remember to mute your phone when you are not speaking. The Court asks that counsel NOT use cell phones or speaker phones during the call as the quality of the audio connection is compromised by these devices. s/ Victoria Milton McGeeCourtroom Deputy Clerk (vkm)
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Filing 25
ORDER SETTING CONFERENCE SCHEDULE RE: #24 . The parties shall file a proposed briefing schedule with respect to the motion for preliminary injunction on or before 5:00 p.m.(ET) , Wednesday, 1/28/2026 . The parties should refer to ECF No. 26 in Case No.: 1:23cv111-MW/HTC as a template for the information to include in their proposed briefing schedule. The Clerk shall set this matter for a telephonic scheduling conference on Friday, 1/30/2026, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/23/2026. (rcb) Modified on 1/23/2026 (rcb).
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Filing 24
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Memorandum by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Ahmed Soussi, #2 Affidavit Declaration of CAIR National, #3 Affidavit Declaration of CAIR Florida, #4 Exhibit 1, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 3, #7 Exhibit 4, #8 Exhibit 5, #9 Exhibit 6, #10 Exhibit 7, #11 Exhibit 8, #12 Exhibit 9, #13 Exhibit 10, #14 Exhibit 11, #15 Exhibit 12, #16 Exhibit 13, #17 Exhibit 14, #18 Exhibit 15, #19 Exhibit 16, #20 Exhibit 17, #21 Exhibit 18, #22 Exhibit 19, #23 Exhibit 20, #24 Exhibit 21) (SOUSSI, AHMED)
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Filing 23
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint, First Amended Complaint served on Ronald DeSantis on 1/20/2026, filed by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 22
Summons Issued as to RONALD DESANTIS. (rcb)
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Set Deadline- RE: #23 - Answer due by 2/10/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 21
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against RONALD DESANTIS, filed by CAIR-FOUNDATION INC, CAIR-FLORIDA INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A) (MCCOY, SCOTT)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of SUMMONS TO DEFENDANT RONALD DESANTIS by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC (FISCHER GARCIA, HUEY)
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Filing 19
ORDER ADMITTING AHMED SOUSSI PRO HAC VICE RE: #18 .The #18 motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/16/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 18
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9761388.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ahmed Soussi COGS) (SOUSSI, AHMED)
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Filing 17
ORDER ADMITTING GADEIR ABBAS PRO HAC VICE RE: #16 . The #16 motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/15/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 16
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Gadeir Abbas.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9759465.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (ABBAS, GADEIR)
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Filing 15
ORDER ADMITTING SHEREEF H. AKEEL PRO HAC VICE RE: #14 . The #14 motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/13/2026. (rcb)
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Filing 14
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Shereef H. Akeel.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9756549.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Certificate of Good Standing) (AKEEL, SHEREEF)
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Filing 13
ORDER ADMITTING SAMUEL SIMKINS PRO HAC VICE - This Court has considered, without hearing, the motion for admission pro hac vice for Samuel Simkins. ECF No. #12 . The motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 1/6/2026. (baf)
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Filing 12
MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE FOR SAMUEL SIMKINS by Samuel Simkins.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9747996.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing) (SIMKINS, SAMUEL) Modified title on 1/6/2026 (baf).
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ACTION REQUIRED BY DISTRICT JUDGE: Chambers of JUDGE MARK E WALKER notified that action is needed ***Notice of appearance have not been filed by 12/29/2025 for attorney's Shereef H. Akeel & Samuel Simkins. The notice regarding attorney admissions have been resent by e-mail.*** (baf)
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Filing 11
ORDER ADMITTING LENA MASRI PRO HAC VICE - This Court has considered, without hearing, the motion for admission pro hac vice for Lena Masri. ECF No. #10 . The motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/22/2025. (baf)
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Filing 10
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Lena Masri.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9738176.) by CAIR-FLORIDA INC, CAIR-FOUNDATION INC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Good Standing) (MASRI, LENA)
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Filing 9
ORDER ADMITTING ARTHUR AGO PRO HAC VICE RE: #7 . The #7 motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/17/2025. (rcb)
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Filing 8
CIVIL COVER SHEET. (SALEH, OMAR)
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Filing 7
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Arthur Ago.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9733242.) by CAIR-Florida, Inc., CAIR-Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (AGO, ARTHUR)
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Filing 6
ORDER ADMITTING HUEY FISCHER GARCA PRO HAC VICE RE: #4 . The #4 motion is GRANTED. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/16/2025. (rcb)
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Filing 5
NOTICE REGARDING REQUEST FOR RELIEF re #1 . Accordingly, this Court will take no action in this case unless and until a proper motion is filed. Signed by JUDGE MARK E WALKER on 12/16/2025. (rcb)
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Filing 4
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Huey Fischer Garcia.( Filing fee $ 219 receipt number AFLNDC-9731700.) by CAIR-Florida, Inc., CAIR-Foundation, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Huey Fischer Garcia Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Admission Pro Hac Vice) (FISCHER GARCIA, HUEY)
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Filing 3
DOCKET ANNOTATION BY COURT: Re #1 & #2 . TO ATTORNEY OMAR SALEH: Party names (including aliases) are to be added using all caps and no punctuation. (See "Style Guide for Electronic Case Filing," available on Clerk's website.) The party names will be corrected by the clerk. Further, counsel is advised by this entry, that a Civil Cover Sheet must be filed as a separate entry using the event selection "Civil Cover Sheet" which is found under "Other Filings" under "Other Documents". PLEASE RE-FILE THE CIVIL COVER SHEET. (rcb)
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Set Deadline Attorney Admissions for Lena F. Masri, Gadeir I. Abbas, Arthur Ago, Huey Fischer Garca, Shereef H. Akeel & Samuel Simkins Deadline - by 12/29/2025. (rcb)
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Filing 2
AMENDED DOCUMENT by CAIR-Florida, Inc., CAIR-Foundation, Inc.. Amendment to #1 Complaint Corrected. (SALEH, OMAR)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AFLNDC-9731358.), filed by CAIR-Foundation, Inc., CAIR-Florida, Inc.. (SALEH, OMAR)
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