Breaking: Federal Court On Its Own Motion Sets Expedited Telephonic Hearing in Challenge to Florida Law Making It Harder for Ex-Felons to Vote

Well this shows a judge who is ready to do something.

This is a consolidated action in which Plaintiffs challenge the constitutionality of portions of S.B. 7066. While no motions have been filed, Plaintiffs seek a temporary, preliminary, and permanent injunction against Defendants. A district court “may issue a preliminary injunction only on notice to the adverse party.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(1). The notice requirement “implies a hearing in which the defendant is given a fai opportunity to oppose the application and to prepare such opposition.” Granny Goose Foods, Inc. v. Teamsters, 415 U.S. 423, 434 n.7 (1974); see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(a)(2) (recognizing hearing requirement). In short, this Court must hold a hearing on an expedited basis. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to set a telephonic status hearing on Friday, July 5, 2019.

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