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Case TitleSTUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY et al v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2006cv00140
Date Filed2006-01-26
Date Closed2006-03-22
JudgeJudge Emmet G. Sullivan
PlaintiffSTUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY
PlaintiffROSS WILSON
Case DescriptionStudents for Sensible Drug Policy and Ross Wilson submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Education for records concerning a state-by state breakdown of how students applying for federal aid responded to questions about drug use. Students for Sensible Drug Policy also requested a fee waiver. The agency denied the request for a fee waiver. It disclosed six Excel spreadsheets responsive to the request, but Students for Sensible Drug Policy argued that the spreadsheets did not include state-by-state statistics. Students for Sensible Drug Policy filed an administrative appeal, which was denied. Student for Sensible Drug Policy then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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2006-01-261COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Filing fee $ 250) filed by STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY, ROSS WILSON.(td, ) (Entered: 01/27/2006)
2006-01-262LCvR 7.1 - CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY, ROSS WILSON (td, ) (Entered: 01/27/2006)
2006-02-08SUMMONS (3) Issued as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (td, ) (Entered: 02/08/2006)
2006-03-073First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 )(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 03/07/2006)
2006-03-08MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant's answer is due no later than March 23, 2006. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on March 8, 2006. (lcegs2) (Entered: 03/08/2006)
2006-03-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 3/23/2006. (clv, ) (Entered: 03/09/2006)
2006-03-224STIPULATION of Dismissal by STUDENTS FOR SENSIBLE DRUG POLICY, ROSS WILSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 03/22/2006)
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