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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv00774
Date Filed2019-03-20
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Justice, the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning communications with presidential advisor Stephen Miller or his former assistant McLaurine Kingler. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests. The Administration for Children and Families told AO that it could not open its email attachment. AO resubmitted the request. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told AO that it had no records. AO filed an administrative appeal of the no records decision. ICE then told AO that it was able to conduct a search for Miller's communications. After hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, AO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DefendantADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
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2019-03-201COMPLAINT against ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6011657) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Civil Cover Sheet, # 13 Summons for USAO, # 14 Summons for AG, # 15 Summons for DOJ, # 16 Summons for State, # 17 Summons for HHS, # 18 Summons for ACF, # 19 Summons for DHS, # 20 Summons for ICE, # 21 Summons for USCIS, # 22 Summons for CBP)(Creighton, Sara) (Entered: 03/20/2019)
2019-03-202LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Creighton, Sara) (Entered: 03/20/2019)
2019-03-21Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zef, ) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
2019-03-213SUMMONS (10) Issued Electronically as to ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
2019-03-25NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 3 Summons Issued Electronically as to US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT did not have Court seal. Summons to US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT will be re-issued for 03/25/2019 with Court seal. (zef, ) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
2019-03-254SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 03/25/2019)
2019-03-265MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Katherine M. Anthony, :Firm- American Oversight, :Address- 1030 15th Street NW B-255, Washington, DC 20005. Phone No. - (202) 897-3918. Fax No. - (202) 871-6523 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-6022966. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Creighton, Sara) (Entered: 03/26/2019)
2019-03-27MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice : Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that Katherine Marie Anthony is admitted to represent Plaintiff American Oversight pro hac vice in this case. The Court notes, however, that once Ms. Anthony is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar, she must promptly apply for admission to this Court's bar, and she may no longer assume that her motions for leave to appear pro hac vice before this Court will be granted. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on March 27, 2019. (lcrc3) (Entered: 03/27/2019)
2019-04-026NOTICE of Appearance by Johnny Hillary Walker, III on behalf of All Defendants (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
2019-04-107RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/22/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/21/2019.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 4/1/2019., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES served on 3/29/2019; U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES served on 3/29/2019; U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 3/29/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 3/29/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 3/29/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 4/1/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 4/1/2019; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 3/29/2019 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Clay M. Goode)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 04/10/2019)
2019-04-198Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 04/19/2019)
2019-04-22MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall answer the complaint on or before May 6, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on April 22, 2019. (lcrc3) (Entered: 04/22/2019)
2019-04-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 5/6/2019. (tj) (Entered: 04/23/2019)
2019-05-069NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Joshua M. Kolsky on behalf of ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT Substituting for attorney Johnny Walker (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 05/06/2019)
2019-05-0610ANSWER to Complaint by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 05/06/2019)
2019-05-07MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and jointly submit a proposed briefing schedule by May 21, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 05-07-2019. (lcrc3) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-05-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 5/21/2019 (tj) (Entered: 05/07/2019)
2019-05-2111Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 05/21/2019)
2019-05-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 11 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before July 1, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on May 21, 2019. (lcrc3) (Entered: 05/21/2019)
2019-05-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 7/1/2019. (tj) (Entered: 05/22/2019)
2019-06-26Case directly reassigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. Judge Rudolph Contreras is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-07-0112Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 07/01/2019)
2019-07-3113Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-08-02MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 13 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by September 30, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 2, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-08-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Parties Additional Joint Status Report due by 9/30/2019. (mac) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
2019-09-3014Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-10-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 14 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by October 30, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 2, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
2019-10-02Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 10/30/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-3015Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 10/30/2019)
2019-11-0116Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 11/01/2019)
2019-11-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 16 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by December 5, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 5, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 11/05/2019)
2019-11-05Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 12/5/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 11/05/2019)
2019-12-0517Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 12/05/2019)
2019-12-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 17 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by January 9, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 10, 2019. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-10Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/9/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 12/11/2019)
2020-01-0918Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 01/09/2020)
2020-01-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 18 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall submit a Joint Status Report by February 27, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 10, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
2020-01-10Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 2/27/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 01/15/2020)
2020-02-2719Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 02/27/2020)
2020-02-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 19 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by March 26, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 28, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 02/28/2020)
2020-02-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/26/2020. (mac) (Entered: 02/28/2020)
2020-03-2620Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 03/26/2020)
2020-03-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 20 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by April 27, 2020 to inform the Court of the status of proceedings as to Defendant Department of State. It is further ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by May 29, 2020 to inform the Court of the status of proceedings as to all other Defendants. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 30, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 03/30/2020)
2020-03-30Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint status report due by 4/27/2020. Further joint status report by 5/29/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 04/01/2020)
2020-04-2721Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 04/27/2020)
2020-05-2922Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 05/29/2020)
2020-06-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 22 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by July 29, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 2, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-06-02Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 7/29/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-07-2923Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
2020-07-31MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 23 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file Joint Status Reports by August 26, 2020 and September 30, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 31, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
2020-07-31Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Reports due by 8/26/2020 and 9/30/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
2020-08-2624Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 08/26/2020)
2020-09-3025Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order (Plaintiff), # 2 Text of Proposed Order (Defendants))(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 09/30/2020)
2020-10-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 25 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Reports by October 28, 2020. It is further ORDERED that the U.S. Department of State shall meet and confer with Plaintiff by October 16, 2020 to discuss when the State Department will resume processing of Plaintiff's request. It is further ORDERED that the Joint Status Report filed by October 28, 2020 shall include Plaintiff's and State Department's respective positions on when processing should resume. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 2, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/28/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-2826Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2020)
2020-10-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 26 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Reports by December 16, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 29, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/29/2020)
2020-10-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/16/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 10/30/2020)
2020-12-1627Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 12/16/2020)
2020-12-17MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 27 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by January 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 17, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2020-12-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/29/2021. (zkh) (Entered: 12/17/2020)
2021-01-2928Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
2021-02-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 28 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by March 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 2, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-02-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/29/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-03-2929NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Alexandra Heiman on behalf of All Defendants (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-03-2930Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Heiman, Julia) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-04-07MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 30 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report updating the Court on the status of the Department of Homeland Security's responses to Plaintiff's FOIA requests by April 29, 2021. It is further ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report updating the Court on the status of all Defendants' responses to Plaintiff's FOIA requests by June 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 7, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 04/07/2021)
2021-04-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/29/2021. Second Joint Status Report due by 6/29/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 04/07/2021)
2021-04-2931Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 04/29/2021)
2021-06-2532Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- J. Zachery Morris, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8556895. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J. Zachery Morris, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 06/25/2021)
2021-06-2933Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-06-3034NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Sara Kaiser Creighton terminated. (Creighton, Sara) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-06-30MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of J. Zachery Morris, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that J. Zachery Morris is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 30, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/30/2021)
2021-07-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 33 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by September 29, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 1, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/01/2021)
2021-07-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/29/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 07/02/2021)
2021-07-0835NOTICE of Appearance by John Zachery Morris on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Morris, John) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-09-2836Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2021-09-30MINUTE ORDER. After review of the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a further Joint Status Report updating the Court on the status of Defendants' responses to Plaintiff's FOIA requests on or before December 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 30, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/30/2021)
2021-09-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/16/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
2021-12-1637Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-22MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 37 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an updated Joint Status Report on or before March 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 22, 2021. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
2021-12-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/14/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
2022-03-1438Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-03-17MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 38 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an updated Joint Status Report on or before June 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 17, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
2022-03-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/14/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 03/17/2022)
2022-06-1439Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
2022-06-21MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of 39 the Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an updated Joint Status Report on or before September 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 21, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-06-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/14/2022. (zkh) (Entered: 06/22/2022)
2022-07-1440NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney John Zachery Morris terminated. (Morris, John) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
2022-09-1441Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 09/14/2022)
2022-09-26MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 41 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional joint status report on or before December 15, 2022, and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 26, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
2022-09-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/15/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
2022-10-1942Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rachel Baron, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9609797. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rachel Baron, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Anthony, Katherine) (Entered: 10/19/2022)
2022-10-25MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 42 Consent Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Rachel L. Baron, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(c), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Rachel L. Baron is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 25, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
2022-10-2643NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Baron on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Baron, Rachel) (Main Document 43 replaced on 10/27/2022) (zed). (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-12-1444Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
2022-12-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendants' 44 Consent Motion for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report on or before December 22, 2022, and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 15, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2022-12-2245Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
2023-02-2146Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2023-04-2447Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 04/24/2023)
2023-06-2248NOTICE of Appearance by Bonnie Devany on behalf of All Defendants (Devany, Bonnie) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
2023-06-2349Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 06/23/2023)
2023-08-2250Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
2023-10-2351Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Kolsky, Joshua) (Entered: 10/23/2023)
2023-11-1652NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Rachel Baron terminated. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-1653NOTICE of Appearance by Taylor Stoneman on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Stoneman, Taylor) (Main Document 53 replaced on 11/20/2023) (mg). (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-12-2254Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 12/22/2023)
2024-02-2055Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Stoneman, Taylor) (Entered: 02/20/2024)
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