In this section 1983 case, Defendant Kirk Walton is facing a civil lawsuit in which Plaintiff James Ingram, Jr., as personal representative of the Estate of Ronald Gene Ingram, alleges that while Ronald Gene Ingram was being transferred to Lake Correctional Institute, corrections officers from Dade Correctional Institute beat him severely, causing his death. Defendant was represented by counsel through briefing on a motion to dismiss. The case was stayed on December 20, 2023, pending resolution of the underlying state criminal matter. The sentencing for the corrections officers Defendants in the underlying state criminal matter is set for October 23, 2024. The case is not set for trial at this time. Counsel was unable to continue their representation, so Defendant is seeking replacement counsel to represent him for the remainder of the litigation. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

Neil Sean Fagan, proceeding pro se, petitioned the Eleventh Circuit for review of an order of the Board of Immigration Appeals dismissing his appeal of the immigration judge’s (a) denial of his motion to terminate removal proceedings and (b) finding that he was removable under former INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(ii), 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii). On appeal, he argued that he is a United States citizen based on the concept of derivative citizenship established by former INA § 321(a), 8 U.S.C. §1432(a). The Eleventh Circuit concluded that there was indeed a genuine dispute of material fact as to Mr. Fagan’s claim of citizenship and remanded the case to the Southern District of Florida. Proceeding—at this point—with pro bono counsel—Mr. Fagan litigated his case through summary judgment. On August 5, 2024, Magistrate Judge Reinhart issued his Report & Recommendation (the “R&R”) recommending that Mr. Fagan’s motion for summary judgment be denied and the Government’s be granted. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Fagan’s pro bono attorney had to withdraw from the case. Accordingly, the District Court has (1) stayed the deadline for Mr. Fagan to file any objections to the R&R and (2) given Mr. Fagan until September 23, 2024, to secure counsel. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was a passenger aboard a Carnival Cruise Line’s vessel where he experienced a life-threatening incident. Plaintiff alleges that he was served a meal in a restaurant aboard Defendant’s vessel that contained pieces of broken glass, some of which he digested. Plaintiff represents he can no longer work due to the injuries he has sustained due to this incident. This case is at a very early stage, and volunteer representation would entail representing Plaintiff during all pretrial proceedings, including discovery, mediation, and at trial, if necessary. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov

The Plaintiff, Avens Lemieux, has filed a civil-rights complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the three Defendants employed by the West Palm Beach Police Department, “Agent Ward,” “Agent Birch,” and “Joseph Bango,” violated his Fourth Amendment rights. Lemieux alleges that all three Defendants searched his vehicle at a hotel parking lot without his consent or probable cause. Lemieux also alleges that Defendants Ward and Birch conducted an unlawful strip search by lifting his genitals and attempting to search his rectum in public. Lemieux avers that Defendant Bango illegally seized his prescription medication. The Plaintiff claims that, because of these constitutional violations, he suffered trauma, paranoia, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and other issues for which he was prescribed medication. He is now seeking compensatory and punitive damages from all Defendants. This case is in its early stages, as none of the Defendants have been served. If interested, please email FLSD_ProBono@flsd.uscourts.gov