Sejour v. City of Margate, Florida et al
Plaintiff: William Sejour
Defendant: Michael Gillam, City Of Margate Police Department and Florida League Of Cities, Inc.
Case Number: 0:2025cv62082
Filed: October 15, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Raag Singhal
Referring Judge: Jared M Strauss
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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December 10, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER. Plaintiff's Complaint is DISMISSED pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915(e) for failure to state a claim and as frivolous. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case and DENY AS MOOT any pending motions. Signed by Judge Raag Singhal on 12/10/2025. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
October 31, 2025 Filing 10 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Raag Singhal and Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss. Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss no longer assigned to case. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss 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. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (drz)
October 31, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PAPERLESS ORDER granting #8 Motion to Reassign Case. In accordance with Administrative Order 2025-11, the Clerk shall randomly reassign this case to a District Judge, keeping the original Magistrate Judge assigned the case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 10/31/2025. (emd)
October 30, 2025 Filing 8 MOTION for Reassignment to Article III District Judge by William Sejour. (ebz) Modified date filed on 10/31/2025 (ebz).
October 30, 2025 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by William Sejour. (ebz) Modified date filed on 10/31/2025 (ebz).
October 30, 2025 Filing 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Michael Gillam, City of Margate Police Department, Florida League of Cities, Inc. filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by William Sejour. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons)(ebz)
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER denying without prejudice #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Amended Complaint due by 10/30/2025. Filing Fee OR Renewed Motion to Waive Filing Fee due by 10/30/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 10/16/2025. See attached document for full details. (emd)
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER REGARDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION. Notice of Consent OR Motion for Case Reassignment due by 10/30/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss on 10/16/2025. See attached document for full details. (emd)
October 15, 2025 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by William Sejour. (blc)
October 15, 2025 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (blc)
October 15, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of Margate, Florida, Michael Gillam. Filing fees $ 405.00 Not Paid. IFP Filed, filed by William Sejour. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s))(blc)

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