649 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 218 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · browse and sort
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828 F. Supp. 50·
M.D. Fla.·
1993-08-03
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The court held that while federal question jurisdiction was not established because state law claims were also available, abstention under Younger v. Harris was appropriate, leading to dismissal.
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A federal court cannot grant relief under § 1983 for alleged transcript inaccuracies affecting a criminal conviction unless the conviction itself has been successfully challenged, as such claims are premature and essentially constitute a collateral attack on the conviction.
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The court held that plaintiffs' claims for damages, injunctive, and declaratory relief were barred by judicial immunity, state action immunity, Younger abstention, and mootness.
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The court held that most of the plaintiffs' federal constitutional claims are barred by res judicata and the full faith and credit statute due to prior state court rulings.
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913 F.2d 305·
6th Cir.·
1990-09-10
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The court held that federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction over the telephone companies' claims and that abstention was improper. However, the case is not ripe for adjudication due to the doctrine of primary jurisdiction.
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The court held that abstention from exercising federal jurisdiction was appropriate due to unsettled state law and Florida's significant interest in regulating the dental profession.
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578 F. Supp. 558·
S.D. Fla.·
1988-02-04
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The court held that a remand for a new sentencing proceeding does not violate the Double Jeopardy Clause when there was no explicit life recommendation from the jury.
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824 F.2d 150·
1st Cir.·
1987-07-31
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The court held that the Massachusetts statute limiting professional charitable solicitors' compensation is unconstitutionally overbroad and invalid on its face, as it directly restricts protected First Amendment activity.
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605 F. Supp. 185·
S.D. Fla.·
1985-04-19
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The court affirmed the granting of a coastal construction permit to the City of Hollywood, finding that the developer, Woodholly Associates, Inc., properly raised the issue of the City's burden to prove the necessity and justification for the development.
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A federal court injunction to compel a state court to conduct proceedings in English is barred by the Younger doctrine, absent compelling circumstances and a showing of irreparable harm.
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CCIA has associational standing to challenge HB3 on behalf of its member social-media platforms. The district court did not abuse its discretion in declining to abstain under Younger v. Harris. HB3 implicates the First Amendment by disproportionately burdening platforms' protecte
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S.D. Fla.·
2026-02-10
The court held that it must abstain from exercising jurisdiction over the plaintiff's challenge to ongoing state criminal proceedings under the Younger abstention doctrine.
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N.D. Fla.·
2026-01-20
The court held that Younger abstention is appropriate for equitable relief claims and that claims against the defendant are barred by judicial and sovereign immunity.
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M.D. Fla.·
2026-01-14
The petition for a writ of habeas corpus must be dismissed because the petitioner's 'next friend' lacks standing and federal courts should abstain from intervening in ongoing state criminal proceedings under the Younger doctrine.
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N.D. Fla.·
2026-01-09
The court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation, denying the plaintiff's motions because the Rooker-Feldman doctrine bars federal jurisdiction over claims arising from state court judgments.
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M.D. Fla.·
2026-01-08
Federal court lacks jurisdiction to review state court rulings or grant relief against state judges and clerks for actions taken in their judicial capacities.
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M.D. Fla.·
2026-01-06
The court held that a federal habeas petition filed by a pretrial detainee must be dismissed if state remedies are unexhausted and Younger abstention applies due to ongoing state criminal proceedings.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-12-23
The court denied the plaintiff's motions for federal record preservation, service by U.S. Marshals, and expedited discovery, and granted a final extension for service.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-12-22
The court held that the plaintiff's claims regarding his pending state criminal case are barred by the Younger abstention doctrine, and his claim of verbal threats does not state a constitutional violation.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-12-19
The court recommended dismissal of the plaintiff's second amended complaint for failing to establish federal subject matter jurisdiction and for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-12-15
The court adopted the magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss the petition.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-12-04
The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, dismissing the Second Amended Complaint as a shotgun pleading and granting Plaintiff a final opportunity to amend, while also denying various motions as moot.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-12-02
Federal court should abstain from interfering with ongoing state criminal proceedings when certain conditions are met, and no exceptions apply.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-12-01
The court held that Younger abstention requires dismissal of claims seeking declaratory and injunctive relief when an ongoing state criminal proceeding implicates important state interests and offers an adequate opportunity for review.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-20
The court held that the Middle District of Florida is an improper venue to compel arbitration when the agreement specifies arbitration in Puerto Rico, following the majority approach under the FAA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-19
The court held that the plaintiff failed to adequately plead claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
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11th Cir.·
2025-11-17
The Eleventh Circuit held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in granting a voluntary dismissal under Rule 41(a)(2) with conditions, nor in its evidentiary rulings, affirming the trial court's judgments.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-14
A judge is entitled to Eleventh Amendment immunity and absolute judicial immunity for actions taken in her official capacity, and a state is not a 'person' under § 1983, warranting dismissal of the complaint.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-14
The court held that federal courts must abstain from interfering in ongoing state criminal proceedings, and a § 1983 claim is not the proper vehicle to challenge guilt or prosecution.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-13
A public defender is not a state actor for purposes of a § 1983 claim, and federal courts must abstain from interfering in ongoing state criminal proceedings.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-06
The court held that it would take the motion to proceed in forma pauperis under advisement and grant the plaintiff an opportunity to amend his complaint due to deficiencies in pleading and potential lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-03
The court held that while it had jurisdiction, the plaintiff's claims failed on the merits because they were based on a mistaken interpretation of Florida law regarding sex offender registration exemptions.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-11-03
The court held that it must abstain from hearing the civil-rights action under the Younger abstention doctrine due to an ongoing state criminal proceeding.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-10-31
The court denied the plaintiff's motion for reconsideration but sua sponte amended its prior order to reflect that the dismissal was without prejudice.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-10-28
The court denied the motion for a temporary restraining order and dismissed the case with prejudice, finding that Younger abstention applied to the plaintiff's claims.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-10-24
The court held that a plaintiff's Fourth Amendment claims are barred by collateral estoppel because the issue of probable cause was fully litigated and decided in a prior state criminal proceeding. The court also recommended declining supplemental jurisdiction over the state law
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-10-15
The court held that a pro se plaintiff's civil rights complaint must be dismissed because it constitutes an impermissible shotgun pleading, seeks relief barred by Younger abstention, fails to state a claim under federal law, and names state agencies immune under the Eleventh Amen
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-10-03
The court recommended denial of the motion to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissal of the amended complaint, finding claims barred by judicial immunity and Younger abstention.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-10-02
The court held that a federal habeas petition challenging ongoing state criminal proceedings should be dismissed as duplicative and subject to abstention under the Younger doctrine.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-10-02
A federal court should dismiss a habeas corpus petition challenging ongoing state criminal proceedings if the petition is duplicative of another pending action and Younger abstention is warranted.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-09-26
The court held that a federal habeas corpus petition challenging ongoing state criminal proceedings is subject to Younger abstention, and claims regarding conditions of confinement must be brought as a civil rights action.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-09-22
The court held that federal interference with pending state criminal proceedings is inappropriate under the Younger abstention doctrine when state courts offer an adequate opportunity to raise constitutional issues.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-09-09
The court held that the petition for injunctive relief must be dismissed without prejudice because the petitioner failed to exhaust state remedies and the court must abstain from interfering with ongoing state proceedings.
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S.D. Fla.·
2025-09-05
The court recommended denial of the plaintiffs' emergency motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).
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The court recommended dismissal of the complaint without prejudice because it lacked federal question jurisdiction, was subject to abstention doctrines, and claims were barred by judicial and litigation immunities.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-08-29
The District Court adopted a magistrate judge's recommendation to dismiss a §2241 habeas petition under the Younger abstention doctrine, finding that federal court intervention was inappropriate where state court proceedings were ongoing. The court also denied a certificate of ap
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-08-11
The court held that the petition for a writ of habeas corpus should be dismissed because it fails to state a legal or factual basis for relief and abstention is warranted under Younger v. Harris.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-08-08
The court held that Judge Fritton is entitled to absolute judicial immunity, and other claims are dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, declining to intervene in ongoing state proceedings.
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The court held that federal courts should abstain from exercising jurisdiction over a pretrial detainee's habeas corpus petition when state court procedures can resolve the issues raised.
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N.D. Fla.·
2025-08-05
A federal court should abstain from interfering with ongoing state criminal proceedings under the Younger doctrine unless narrow exceptions apply, which was not shown here.