CRUZ et al v. ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

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Case No. 1:26cv22-RH-MAF
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE DIVISION
ODALIS CRUZ and
ANTONIO R. CRUZ,
Plaintiffs,
v. 	CASE NO. 1:26cv22-RH-MAF
ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE et al.,
Defendants.
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ORDER OF DISMISSAL
This case is before the court on the magistrate judge’s report and
recommendation, ECF No. 4. No objections have been filed. As set out in the
report and recommendation, a person who is not an attorney can represent himself
or herself but cannot represent others in federal litigation. And the plaintiffs have
not alleged a viable claim of their own. Since being advised of these limitations,
the plaintiffs have taken no action.
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Upon consideration,
IT IS ORDERED:
The report and recommendation is accepted. The clerk must enter judgment
stating, “This case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute and
failure to comply with a court order.” The clerk must close the file.
SO ORDERED on March 20, 2026.
s/Robert L. Hinkle
United States District Judge
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