Updated: 10/09/2026 05:05 AM
Case Title: Philogene v. Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)Assigned To: Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer LouisFiled: 10/30/25Terminated:Nature of Suit: 895 Freedom of Information ActCause: 05:0552 Freedom of Information Act
| Plaintiff: Alex Philogene | represented by | Alex Philogene 22 Metropolitan Road Scarborough, ON M1R2T6 PRO SE |
| Defendant: Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) | represented by | Carlos Javier Raurell United States Attorney's Office 99 NE 4 Street Miami, FL 33132 305-961-9243 carlos.raurell@usdoj.gov |
| Case Number | Filed | Entered | Document Number | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 10/30/25 | 10/31/25 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI). Filing fees $ 405.00. IFP Filed, filed by Alex Philogene. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet)(blc) (Entered: 10/31/25) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 10/30/25 | 10/31/25 | 2 | Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (blc) (Entered: 10/31/25) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 10/30/25 | 10/31/25 | 3 | MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Alex Philogene. (blc) (Entered: 10/31/25) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 11/03/25 | 11/03/25 | 4 | Notice of Filing-Summonses by Alex Philogene (pc) (Entered: 11/03/25) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 01/23/26 | 01/23/26 | 5 | ORDER REGARDING MAGISTRATE JUDGE JURISDICTION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANTS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 1/23/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 01/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 6 | Summons Issued as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (pc) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 7 | ORDER granting [3] Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. USM Service ordered . Summonses provided for issuance by Clerk for USM Service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 3/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 03/03/26 | 03/03/26 | 8 | CLERK'S NOTICE re [7] Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis,. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to United States Marshal Service (public entries only) (pc) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/3/2026: # (1) complaint) (pc). (Entered: 03/03/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/18/26 | 05/18/26 | 9 | MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 6/1/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/18/26 | 05/18/26 | 10 | Clerk's Non-Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) - Motions Terminated: [9] Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Reason: Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed OR Waiver of Service Executed - has NOT been entered on docket Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 5/18/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/18/26 | 05/18/26 | 11 | Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency Re: [9] MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) filed by Alex Philogene. Document(s) missing required signature(s) (Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a)). (pc) (Entered: 05/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/26/26 | 05/27/26 | 12 | NOTICE of Change of Address/Contact Information; by Alex Philogene. (address updated). (pc) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/26/26 | 05/27/26 | 14 | Plaintiff's Motion for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 6/9/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/26/26 | 05/27/26 | 15 | Clerk's Non-Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) - Motions Terminated: [14] Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Reason: Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed OR Waiver of Service Executed - has NOT been entered on docket Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 5/27/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/27/26 | 05/27/26 | 13 | CLERK'S NOTICE re [8] Clerk's Notice (Other),. Additional Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) sent to United States Marshal Service (public entries only) (pc) (Entered: 05/27/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 16 | Plaintiff's Motion for Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 6/11/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 17 | Clerk's Non-Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) - Motions Terminated: [16] Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Reason: Summons (Affidavit) Returned Executed OR Waiver of Service Executed - has NOT been entered on docket Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 5/28/2026. (pc) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 05/28/26 | 05/28/26 | 18 | Clerk's Notice of Filing Deficiency Re: [16] MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default as to Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) filed by Alex Philogene. Document(s) missing required signature(s) (Fed.R.Civ.P. 11(a)). (pc) (Entered: 05/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 06/10/26 | 06/11/26 | 19 | ORDER REGARDING LACK OF SERVICE OF PROCESS re [1] Complaint filed by Alex Philogene, [6] Summons Issued as to USA. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that by no later than Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Plaintiff shall file proof of timely service with the Court. Failure to file proof of service of the summons and the complaint on Defendant by the stated deadline will result in dismissal of this action without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 6/10/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 06/10/26 | 06/11/26 | 20 | Clerk's Notice of Compliance re [19] Order. (copy mailed to Plaintiff). (pc) (Entered: 06/11/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 06/15/26 | 06/15/26 | 21 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) served on 6/10/2026, response/answer due 8/10/2026. Additional Service and date on United States Attorney's Office. (pc) (Entered: 06/15/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 06/16/26 | 06/17/26 | 22 | Notice Regarding Service of Process and Request for Extension of Time re [19] Order, by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 6/30/2026. (pc) (Entered: 06/17/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 07/10/26 | 07/10/26 | 23 | ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI). Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/10/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 07/20/26 | 07/20/26 | 24 | Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1915(e)(1) by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 8/3/2026. (pc) (Entered: 07/20/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 07/23/26 | 07/23/26 | 25 | Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1) by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 8/6/2026. (pc) (Entered: 07/23/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 07/28/26 | 07/28/26 | 26 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed Additional Service and date Attorney General served on 7/23/2026. (pc) (Entered: 07/28/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 07/29/26 | 07/29/26 | 27 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot [22] Motion for Extension of Time. The docket reflects that all Defendants have been served. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 7/29/2026. (LFL) (Entered: 07/29/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/06/26 | 08/06/26 | 28 | PAPERLESS ORDER denying Plaintiff's [24] and [25] Motions for Appointment of Counsel. The Court lacks authority to appoint counsel; appointment of counsel in civil cases is a privilege justified only by exceptional circumstances, such as the presence of facts and legal issues which are so novel or complex as to require the assistance of a trained practitioner. See Poole v. Lambert, 819 F.2d 1025, 1028 (11th Cir. 1987). No such showing has been made here. The Court will, however, refer Mr. Philogene's case to the Volunteer Attorney Program so that a volunteer attorney may accept the representation on a pro bono basis if so desired. The Clerk of Court is instructed to MAIL a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lauren Fleischer Louis on 8/6/2026. (wwn) (Entered: 08/06/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/10/26 | 08/10/26 | 29 | Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Contemplation of Permanent Injunctive Relief and Request to Waive Security Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c), MOTION for Hearing by Alex Philogene. (Responses due by 8/24/2026.)(pc) (Entered: 08/10/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/13/26 | 08/13/26 | 30 | SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) served on 7/22/2026, response/answer due 9/21/2026. (pc) (Entered: 08/13/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/17/26 | 08/18/26 | 31 | MOTION to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1 by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 8/31/2026. (ls) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 32 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [31] MOTION to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1 filed by Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI). Replies due by 8/25/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit A, # (2) Exhibit B, # (3) Exhibit C, # (4) Exhibit D)(Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/18/26 | 08/18/26 | 33 | RESPONSE in Opposition re [29] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing filed by Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI). Replies due by 8/25/2026. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/18/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/19/26 | 08/19/26 | 34 | Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel Rule 16(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Rule 16.1 re [31] MOTION to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1. filed by Alex Philogene. (pc) (Entered: 08/19/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 08/20/26 | 08/20/26 | 35 | Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Response in Opposition to Motion to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Rule 16.1 re [31] MOTION to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1. filed by Alex Philogene. (pc) (Entered: 08/20/26) |
| 1:25-cv-25030-LFL | 09/24/26 | 09/24/26 | 36 | Expedited Motion for Ruling on Pending Motions (ECF Nos. 29 and 31) re [31] MOTION to Compel Rule 26(f) Conference and Compliance with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 16.1, [29] MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION for Hearing by Alex Philogene. Responses due by 10/8/2026. (pc) (Entered: 09/24/26) |