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The SDFLA Blog is dedicated to providing news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. The New Times calls the blog "the definitive source on South Florida's federal court system." All tips on court happenings are welcome and will remain anonymous. Please email David Markus at dmarkus@markuslaw.com

Friday, August 29, 2025

FBA Addresses Threats to Judges

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By John R. Byrne Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in threats to federal judges, including to several judges in our district. ...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Celebrating Judge Moreno’s 35 Years on the Federal Bench

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By Jordi C. Martínez-Cid This weekend a dinner was held in honor of Judge Federico A. Moreno, celebrating his 35 years of service on the So...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Dirty Water

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By John R. Byrne A class action lawsuit was just filed against the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and others over th...
Monday, August 25, 2025

Eleventh Circuit Cracks Down on Airport Seizures

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By John R. Byrne In the post 9-11 world, getting through airport security can be a real pain in the keister. You got to take off your shoes ...
Thursday, August 21, 2025

See Ya Later, Alligator: Judge Williams says no more Alligator Alcatraz

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  Here's the 82 page order .   The Everglades just got a reprieve. Judge Kathleen Williams granted in part and denied in part a motion f...
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SDFLA Bench & Bar Conference

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Who's in?  It looks like a wonderful conference.  September 12 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.  You can RSVP here . I'm biased...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Shipwrecked!

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By John R. Byrne " Two 16th-century storylines set the stage for the sinking of la Trinité and France’s doomed efforts to colonize Flor...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It's all Alligator Alcatraz (UPDATED with full order)

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 As we wait Judge Williams' decision on whether to issue a permanent injunction, another Alcatraz case was assigned to Judge Rudy Ruiz. ...
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