Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to put a hold on proceedings over Uthmeier's appeal in that case. The legal fight began in December in Florida state court when Uthmeier sued the AAP in St. Lucie County. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. But supporting Kennelly, they said Uthmeier's "bad faith" meant Chicago federal judges were not out of bounds to block Florida state officials from using Florida state courts to enforce Florida state law. The Seventh Circuit gave him until July 27 to file a motion opposing the motion, if he wishes.