Miami Politicians Must Face Ex-Top Cop's 1st Amendment Suit

By Emily Brill · August 26, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT

Three former Miami city commissioners aren't shielded by the doctrine of qualified immunity from a fired police chief's First Amendment lawsuit, but the former city manager is, the Eleventh Circuit ruled...

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Case Information

Case Title

Hubert Acevedo v. Alex de la Portilla, et al

Case Number

24-12650

Court

Appellate - 11th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3440 Other Civil Rights

Date Filed

August 16, 2024