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Samuel Lee Smith, Jr. v. Jesus Valdivia, Police Officer, et al.

IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, No. 25-10827 · judgment April 9, 2025


Dismissed · November 24, 2025

Question presented

Did the Appellate Court wrongly dismiss the appeal because, although the orders did not end the litigation, they prevented the Plaintiff from litigating the case effectively? Also did the Courts to be noted The Southern District of Florida and United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit violate the Petitioners 5th and 14th Amendments, due process, procedural due process and the equal protection clause which is enriched in the Constitution that ensures equal treatment and protection under the law when they denied the indigent Petitioner to have US Marshall service the Respondents? Did the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit error when they denied a fundamental right of the indigent Petitioner by not providing the Petitioner the right to access to court services which is guaranteed by the 6th Amendment. The Order dismissing the Petitioner’s second amended complaint against Respondent, City of Miami? Did the Courts operate in a truthful manner and uphold the integrity of the FROCP which ensures disputes are resolved with fairness and a neutral process for all parties.

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Samuel Lee Smith Jr.

For respondent

Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Proceedings

  1. Nov 24 2025
    The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is denied, and the petition for a writ of certiorari is dismissed. See Rule 39.8.
  2. Nov 06 2025
    DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/21/2025.
  3. Jul 03 2025
    Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 27, 2025)