HOPER v. DESANTIS et al

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Case No. 4:26cv70-RH-MAF
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE DIVISION
MARCUS HOPER, SR.,
Plaintiff,
v. 	CASE NO. 4:26cv70-RH-MAF
RON DESANTIS et al.,
Defendants.
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ORDER OF REMAND
The plaintiff filed this action in state court but now has filed a notice
purportedly removing the action to this court. The action is before the court on the
magistrate judge’s report and recommendation, ECF No. 3, and the objections,
ECF Nos. 4 and 7. I have reviewed de novo the issues raised by the objections. The
report and recommendation correctly concludes a plaintiff cannot remove his own
case. The appropriate remedy is remand to state court.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. This case is remanded to the Circuit Court, Second Judicial Circuit, Leon
County, Florida. The clerk must take all steps necessary to effect the remand.
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2. All motions that have been filed in this court, ECF Nos. 5, 6, and 9, are
denied as moot.
SO ORDERED on March 16, 2026.
s/Robert L. Hinkle
United States District Judge
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