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Case TitleDanbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants et al v. US Dept of Homeland Security
DistrictDistrict of Connecticut
CityNew Haven
Case Number3:2006cv01992
Date Filed2006-12-14
Date Closed2011-09-28
JudgeJudge Robert N. Chatigny
PlaintiffDanbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants
PlaintiffEcuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury
PlaintiffJunta for Progressive Action Inc
PlaintiffUnidad Latina En Accion
PlaintiffNational Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc
Case DescriptionThe Danbury Area Coalition for the Rights of Immigrants and several other immigration advocacy organizations submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning the arrest of 11 men in Danbury. After hearing nothing further from the agency, the organizations filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUS Dept of Homeland Security
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2006-12-141COMPLAINT against US Dept of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number N020085), filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion.(Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-142Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 2/12/2007.,Discovery due by 6/15/2007.. Signed by Clerk on 12/14/06. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-143Electronic Filing ORDER. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 12/14/06. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-144Corporate Disclosure Statement by Junta for Progressive Action Inc. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-145Corporate Disclosure Statement by Junta for Progressive Action Inc. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-146Corporate Disclosure Statement by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-147Corporate Disclosure Statement by Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-14Summons Issued as to US Dept of Homeland Security. (Brown, S.) (Entered: 12/20/2006)
2006-12-19Summons Reissued as to US Dept of Homeland Security. (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 12/19/2006)
2007-01-188NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa E. Perkins on behalf of US Dept of Homeland Security (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 01/18/2007)
2007-01-189MOTION for Extension of Time until February 1, 2007 to Respond to Complaint 1 Complaint, by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 01/18/2007)
2007-01-1910NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: granting 9 MOTION for Extension of Time until February 1, 2007 to Respond to 1 Complaint, Signed by Clerk on 1/19/07. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-01-19Answer deadline updated for US Dept of Homeland Security to 2/1/2007. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 01/19/2007)
2007-02-0211Second MOTION for Extension of Time until February 8, 2007 to respond to 1 Complaint, by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/02/2007)
2007-02-0712NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: 11 Second MOTION for Extension of Time until February 8, 2007 to respond to 1 Complaint. Granted, nunc pro tunc. So ordered. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 2/6/07. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/07/2007)
2007-02-07Answer deadline updated for US Dept of Homeland Security to 2/8/2007. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/07/2007)
2007-02-0813MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Immaterial Allegations by US Dept of Homeland Security.Responses due by 3/1/2007 (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/08/2007)
2007-02-0814Memorandum in Support re 13 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Immaterial Allegations filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/08/2007)
2007-02-1515NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Wishnie on behalf of all plaintiffs (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/15/2007)
2007-02-1516AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint served on U.S. Attorney for District of Connecticut, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security on December 19, 2006, filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/15/2007)
2007-02-2017Memorandum in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Immaterial Allegations filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Geri Greenspan# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B Affidavit of Service# 3 Exhibit Exhibit B Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond# 4 Exhibit Exhibit C Defendant's Second Motion for Extension of Time to Respond)(Wishnie, Michael) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/23/2007 (Blue, A.). (Entered: 02/20/2007)
2007-02-2118"DOCKETED IN ERROR" Memorandum in Opposition re 13 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Immaterial Allegations filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 2/23/2007 (Blue, A.). (Entered: 02/21/2007)
2007-02-23Docket Entry Correction re 18 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, was docketed incorrectly & pdf was sealed and added as an attachment to 17 memorandum. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/23/2007)
2007-03-1019REPLY to Response to 13 MOTION to Strike 1 Complaint, Immaterial Allegations filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 03/10/2007)
2007-04-1220NOTICE of Law Student Intern Appearance re: Fatima Rojas, Brett Digman, Leonel Villavicencio, Dan Kesselbrenner, Franklin Pena, by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion (Attachments: # 1 Notice part 2)(Blue, A.) (Entered: 04/13/2007)
2007-04-2621MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion.Responses due by 5/17/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support # 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' FOIA Request to ICE# 3 Exhibit Tracking Receipt for Plaintiffs' FOIA Request to ICE# 4 Exhibit First Marshall Letter# 5 Exhibit Second Marshall Letter# 6 Exhibit Greenspan Declaration in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction# 7 Exhibit Moshenberg Declaration in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction)(Wishnie, Michael) Additional attachment(s) added on 4/30/2007 (Blue, A.). (Entered: 04/26/2007)
2007-04-30Docket Entry Correction re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, corrected pdf added. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 04/30/2007)
2007-05-0322Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert N. Chatigny : Status Conference held on 5/3/2007. A telephone status Conference is set for 5/8/2007 at 04:30 PM before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. Calendar to follow.(40 minutes)(Court Reporter C. Thompson.) (Walker, J.) (Entered: 05/03/2007)
2007-05-0323NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Status Conference set for 5/8/2007 at 04:30 PM before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. Counsel will initiate the telephone conference to chambers at 860-240-3659 with counsel for all parties on the line. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 05/03/2007)
2007-05-0924NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephone Status Conference moved from 5/8/07 to 5/9/2007 at 01:00 PM before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. Atty. Perkins will initiate the conference call to chambers at 860-240-3659 with counsel for all parties on the line. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
2007-05-0925Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Robert N. Chatigny : Telephone Status Conference held on 5/9/2007. (15 minutes)(Court Reporter D. Warner.) (Walker, J.) (Entered: 05/09/2007)
2007-07-1826TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/9/2007 before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. Court Reporter: Darlene A. Warner. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 07/18/2007)
2007-09-0628ORDER denying 21 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 9/6/07. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
2007-09-06Set Deadlines/Hearings: Status Report due by 9/26/2007. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
2007-09-0727TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on 5/3/2007 before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. Court Reporter: Corinna F. Thompson. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 09/07/2007)
2007-09-2429STATUS REPORT by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (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)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2007)
2007-09-2630ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez to supervise discovery, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 9/26/07. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 09/27/2007)
2007-09-3034ENDORSEMENT ORDER denying 13 Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 9/30/07. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 10/03/2007)
2007-10-0231MOTION to Appear as Law student intern by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants re: Thomas Ringer (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/3/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/02/2007)
2007-10-0232MOTION to appear as law student intern re: Thomas Ringer by Junta for Progressive Action Inc (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/3/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/02/2007)
2007-10-0233MOTION to appear as law student intern re: Thoomas Ringer by Unidad Latina En Accion (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/3/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/02/2007)
2007-10-03Docket Entry Correction re 31 MOTION for Leave to Appear, 33 MOTION for Leave to Appear, 32 MOTION for Leave to Appear: corrected for proper motion relief (Bauer, J.) (Entered: 10/03/2007)
2007-10-0335MOTION LEAVE FOR STUDENT INTERN APPEARANCE re: Thom Ringer by Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury.Responses due by 10/24/2007 Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/4/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/03/2007)
2007-10-0336MOTION FOR LEAVE FOR STUDENT INTERN APPEARANCE re: Thomas Ringer by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc.Responses due by 10/24/2007 Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/4/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/03/2007)
2007-10-04Docket Entry Correction re 36 MOTION for Leave to Appear, 35 MOTION for Leave to Appear : corrected motion relief (Bauer, J.) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
2007-10-0437ENDORSEMENT ORDER RE: 31 Motion to Appear ; 32 Motion to Appear ; 33 Motion to Appear ; 35 Motion to Appear ; 36 Motion to Appear by Law Student Intern Thomas Ringer. Approved. So ordered. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 10/3/07. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 10/04/2007)
2007-10-0438NOTICE of Appearance on behalf of all plaintiffs Attorney CHRISTOPHER N. LASCH. by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. & all plaintiffs (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/5/2007 (Bauer, J.). (Entered: 10/04/2007)
2007-10-05Docket Entry Correction re 38 MOTION for Leave to Appear on behalf of all plaintiffs Attorney CHRISTOPHER N. LASCH.: terminated pending motion, corrected filers, added attorney, edited text. (Bauer, J.) (Entered: 10/05/2007)
2007-10-1239Emergency MOTION for Protective Order by US Dept of Homeland Security.Responses due by 11/2/2007 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Memorandum in Support # 3 Exhibit A# 4 Exhibit B# 5 Exhibit C# 6 Exhibit D# 7 Exhibit E# 8 Exhibit F# 9 Exhibit G)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 10/12/2007)
2007-10-1540ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion: Defendant's motion for protective order (doc. # 39 ) is scheduled for oral argument before Judge Martinez on 11/21/07 at 10:00 a.m. in the East Courtroom, U.S. District Court, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 10/15/07. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 10/15/2007)
2007-10-15Set/Reset Deadlines as to 39 Emergency MOTION for Protective Order. Motion Hearing set for 11/21/2007 10:00 AM in East Courtroom, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Donna F. Martinez (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 10/16/2007)
2007-10-2441Memorandum in Opposition re 39 Emergency MOTION for Protective Order filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Wishnie# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit C# 5 Exhibit D# 6 Exhibit E# 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Exhibit H# 10 Exhibit I# 11 Exhibit J# 12 Exhibit K# 13 Exhibit L)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/24/2007)
2007-11-0742MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition as to 39 Emergency MOTION for Protective Order until November 14, 2007 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 11/07/2007)
2007-11-0743ORDER: At the request of counsel, the oral argument on defendant's motion for protective order (doc. # 39) before Judge Martinez is re-scheduled to Tuesday, 11/27/07 at 10:15 a.m. in the East Courtroom, U.S. District Court, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT. PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE & TIME. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 11/7/07. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 11/07/2007)
2007-11-1544ORDER granting nunc pro tunc (doc. # 42 ) defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time until 11/14/07 to file a reply brief to plaintiff's motion for protective order (doc. # 39 ). Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 11/15/07. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 11/15/2007)
2007-11-15Set/Reset Deadlines as to 39 Emergency MOTION for Protective Order. Responses due by 11/14/2007 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 11/16/2007)
2007-11-2745Minute Entry. Motion Hearing held on 11/27/2007 before Judge Donna F. Martinez : taking under advisement 39 Motion for Protective Order filed by US Dept of Homeland Security ;35 minutes(Court Reporter S. Bowles.) (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 11/27/2007)
2007-11-2746AFFIDAVIT SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION Signed By MICHAEL WISHNIE filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 11/27/2007)
2007-11-2747ORDER: The defendant's motion for protective order (doc. # 39 ) is granted because discovery at this juncture of the proceedings is premature. See, e.g., Judicial Watch, Inc. v. Export-Import Bank, 108 F. Supp. 2d 19, 25 (D.D.C. 2005) ("[D]iscovery in a FOIA action is 'generally inappropriate.'... Discovery may be appropriate when the plaintiff can raise sufficient question as to the agency's good faith in processing or in its search. See, e.g., Carney v. United States Dep't of Justice, 19 F.3d 807, 812 (2d Cir. 1994).") The defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be filed on or before 12/14/07. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 11/27/07. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 11/27/2007)
2007-11-27Set Deadlines/Hearings: Dispositive Motions due by 12/14/2007 (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 11/27/2007)
2007-12-1348MOTION for Extension of Time until December 21, 2007 to File Dispositive Motion by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 12/13/2007)
2007-12-1349Memorandum in Opposition re 48 MOTION for Extension of Time until December 21, 2007 to File Dispositive Motion filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/13/2007)
2007-12-1450ORDER: The defendant's motion for extension of time until 12/21/07 in which to file a motion for summary judgment (doc. # 48 ) is granted. Further requests for extension of time will be viewed with disfavor. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 12/14/07. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 12/14/2007)
2007-12-14Set Deadlines/Hearings: Dispositive Motions due by 12/21/2007 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 12/17/2007)
2007-12-2451MOTION for Extension of Time until December 24, 2007 to file dispositive motion by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 12/24/2007)
2007-12-2452MOTION for Summary Judgment by US Dept of Homeland Security.Responses due by 1/14/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, Taylor Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B, Vaughn 1st release, # 4 Errata Ex. C, Vaughn 2d release, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D, Vaughn 3rd release)(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 12/24/2007)
2007-12-2753NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: 51 MOTION for Extension of Time nunc pro tunc until December 24, 2007 to file dispositive motion. Granted. So ordered. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 12/26/07. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 12/27/2007)
2007-12-27Set Deadlines/Hearings: Dispositive Motions due by 12/24/2007, nunc pro tunc (Blue, A.) (Entered: 12/27/2007)
2007-12-2854MOTION for Leave to File Local Rule 56(a)1 Statement of Undisputed Facts by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Material Facts Local Rule 56(a)1 Statement of Undisputed Facts)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 12/28/2007)
2008-01-0255NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: 54 Motion for Leave to File Local Rule 56(a)1 Statement of Undisputed Facts. Granted. So ordered. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 1/2/08. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 01/02/2008)
2008-01-0956MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion.Responses due by 1/30/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 3 Exhibit A to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 4 Exhibit B to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 5 Exhibit C to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 6 Exhibit D to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 7 Exhibit E to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 8 Exhibit F to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 9 Exhibit G to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 10 Exhibit H to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 11 Exhibit I to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 12 Exhibit J to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 13 Exhibit K to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 14 Exhibit L to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 15 Exhibit M to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 16 Exhibit N to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 17 Exhibit O to Declaration of Michael Wishnie, # 18 Exhibit P to Declaration of Michael Wishnie)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/11/2008: # 19 Exh. E Corrected pdf) (Blue, A.). (Entered: 01/09/2008)
2008-01-1057MOTION for Extension of Time until 1/21/2008 to Respond to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/10/2008)
2008-01-1158ORDER granting (doc. # 57 ) plaintiffs' unopposed motion for extension of time until 1/21/08 in which to respond to the defendants' motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 1/11/08. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 01/11/2008)
2008-01-11Set/Reset Deadlines as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 1/21/2008 (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 01/11/2008)
2008-01-1159ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery filed by Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 1/11/08. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez (Blue, A.) (Entered: 01/11/2008)
2008-01-2160Memorandum in Opposition re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Thomas Ringer, # 2 Exhibit A to Ringer Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Ringer Declaration)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/21/2008)
2008-01-2561MOTION for Leave to File Local Rule 56(a)(2) Statement by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Local Rule 56(a)(2) Statement)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/25/2008)
2008-01-2862NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: 61 Motion for Leave to File. Granted. Plaintiffs are hereby directed to e-file their Local Rule 56(a) statement. So ordered. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 1/28/08. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
2008-01-2963Statement of Material Facts re 61 MOTION for Leave to File Local Rule 56(a)(2) Statement MOTION for Leave to File Local Rule 56(a)(2) Statement filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/29/2008)
2008-01-3064MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery until February 8, 2008 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 01/30/2008)
2008-02-0665ORDER granting (doc. # 64 ) defendant's Motion for Extension of Time until 2/8/08 in which to file a response to (doc. # 56 ) plaintiff's motion to stay consideration of sefendant's motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 2/6/08. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 02/06/2008)
2008-02-06Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery . Responses due by 2/8/2008 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/07/2008)
2008-02-0866MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply tp Plaintiff's Opposition as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment until February 19, 2008 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/08/2008)
2008-02-1167Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery until February 19, 2008 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/11/2008)
2008-02-1268ORDER: The defendants' unopposed motion (doc.# 67 ) for an extension of time until 2/19/08 in which to respond to the plaintiff's "motion to stay consideration of defendant's motion for summary judgment pending completion of discovery" (doc. #56) is granted. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 2/12/08. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 02/12/2008)
2008-02-12Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery . Responses due by 2/19/2008 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
2008-02-1369NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC ORDER. THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE THE COURT WILL ISSUE RE: 66 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Granted. So ordered. Responses due by 2/19/2008, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 2/12/08. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/13/2008)
2008-02-1970MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery until February 20, 2008 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/19/2008)
2008-02-2071ORDER granting 70 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 56 MOTION to Stay & to file Reply to Response to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 2/20/2008. No further extensions will be granted. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 2/20/08. (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 02/20/2008)
2008-02-20Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery , 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 2/20/2008 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/21/2008)
2008-02-2172MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery until February 21, 2008 by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/21/2008)
2008-02-2173Memorandum in Opposition re 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/21/2008)
2008-02-2174REPLY to Response to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 02/21/2008)
2008-02-2575ORDER granting 72 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery and 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 2/21/2008. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 2/25/07. (Martinez, Donna) (Entered: 02/25/2008)
2008-02-25Set/Reset Deadlines as to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery , 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 2/21/2008 (Blue, A.) (Entered: 02/26/2008)
2008-03-0676REPLY to Response to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/06/2008)
2008-06-3077ORDER requiring supplemental affidavit in relation to 56 MOTION to Stay Consideration of Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Pending Completion of Discovery. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 6/30/08. (Turner, M.) (Entered: 06/30/2008)
2008-07-1078MOTION for Extension of Time until July 14, 2008 to File Supplemental Declaration in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment 77 Order by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 07/10/2008)
2008-07-1479MOTION for Extension of Time until July 15, 2008 to File Supplemental Declaration by US Dept of Homeland Security. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 07/14/2008)
2008-07-15MOTIONS 78 MOTION for Extension of Time until July 14, 2008 to File Supplemental Declaration in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment 77 Order, 79 MOTION for Extension of Time until July 15, 2008 to File Supplemental Declaration REFERRED to Judge Donna F. Martinez. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 07/15/2008)
2008-07-1580ORDER: The defendant's 78 Motion for Extension of Time and 79 Second Motion for Extension of Time are granted. The supplemental declaration required by the court's June 30, 2008 order (doc. #77) shall be filed on or before July 15, 2008. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 7/15/08. (Turner, M.) (Entered: 07/15/2008)
2008-07-1681Supplemental AFFIDAVIT re 77 Order Signed By Catrina Pavlik-Keenan filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 07/16/2008)
2008-07-1882MOTION for Extension of Time until 8/15/2008 to File Additional Submission 77 Order by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 07/18/2008)
2008-07-1883NOTICE by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion re 82 MOTION for Extension of Time until 8/15/2008 to File Additional Submission 77 Order MOTION for Extension of Time until 8/15/2008 to File Additional Submission 77 Order CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 07/18/2008)
2008-08-1184Second MOTION for Extension of Time until August 22, 2008 by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/11/2008)
2008-08-1185NOTICE re 84 Motion for Extension of Time by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 8/12/2008 (Blue, A.). (Entered: 08/11/2008)
2008-08-1586ORDER granting the plaintiffs' unopposed motions for extension of time (doc. ## 82 , 84 ) in which to file a submission in response to the defendants' supplemental declaration (doc. #81.) Plaintiffs shall file their response by 8/22/08. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 8/15/08. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 08/15/2008)
2008-08-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses to declaration due by 8/22/2008 re: 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (Pesta, J.) (Entered: 08/15/2008)
2008-08-2287Supplemental Memorandum in Opposition re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Elizabeth Simpson, # 2 Exhibit A to Declaration of Elizabeth Simpson, # 3 Exhibit B to Declaration of Elizabeth Simpson, # 4 Exhibit C to Declaration of Elizabeth Simpson, # 5 Exhibit D to Declaration of Elizabeth Simpson)(Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
2008-08-2988ORDER: The plaintiffs' motion to stay (doc. # 56 ) consideration of the defendants' motion for summary judgment (doc. #52) is denied as moot. The plaintiffs have filed an opposition to the defendants' motion for summary judgment. See doc. #87. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 8/29/08. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 08/29/2008)
2008-10-2089NOTICE OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2008)
2008-11-1890RESPONSE re 89 Notice of Additional Authority filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 11/18/2008)
2009-01-2991NOTICE by US Dept of Homeland Security of Intent to Supplement the Record (Perkins, Lisa) (Entered: 01/29/2009)
2009-02-2592NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas P. Morabito on behalf of US Dept of Homeland Security (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 02/25/2009)
2009-03-2793ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez for recommended ruling re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 3/27/09. Motions referred to Donna F. Martinez(S-Blue, A.) (Entered: 03/30/2009)
2009-04-0294AFFIDAVIT re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by US Dept of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 04/02/2009)
2009-06-3095MOTION for Christopher N. Lasch to Withdraw as Attorney by National Immigration Project of Natl Lawyers Guild Inc, Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Ecuadorian Civic Ctr of Danbury, Junta for Progressive Action Inc, Unidad Latina En Accion. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 06/30/2009)
2009-07-0296ENDORSEMENT ORDER granting 95 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Granted. So ordered. Attorney Christopher Nelson Lasch terminated. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 7/2/09. (Walker, J.) (Entered: 07/02/2009)
2010-02-2597Recommended ruling recommending that the defendant's motion 52 for summary judgment be denied without prejudice, 9 pages. Objections due by 3/11/2010. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 2/25/10. (Constantine, A.) (Entered: 02/25/2010)
2010-03-1698ORDER approving and adopting 97 Recommended Ruling, denying without prejudice 52 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 3/16/2010.(Thompson, S.) (Entered: 03/16/2010)
2010-07-0199Joint MOTION for briefing schedule by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants.Responses due by 7/22/2010 (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/01/2010)
2010-07-06100ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Donna F. Martinez for a ruling on the Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule 99 . Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 7/6/10. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 07/06/2010)
2010-07-12101ORDER granting 99 Motion for Briefing Schedule. By no later than 8/26/10, defendant Department of Homeland Security shall file its renewed motion for summary judgment. By 10/4/10, plaintiffs shall file their opposing papers. By 10/18/10, defendant shall file its reply. Signed by Judge Donna F. Martinez on 7/12/10. (Martinez, Donna) (Entered: 07/12/2010)
2010-11-03102ORDER: PLEASE READ FULL TEXT OF ATTACHED ORDER. Jury selection 2/8/2011; joint trial memorandum due 11/22/2010; final pretrial conference 12/8/2010 at 10 am. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 11/2/10. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 11/03/2010)
2010-11-03Set Deadlines/Hearings: Trial Brief due by 11/22/2010; Jury Selection set for 2/8/2011 09:00 AM in Courtroom Three, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Robert N. Chatigny; Pretrial Conference set for 12/8/2010 10:00 AM in Chambers Room 135 - Annex, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Robert N. Chatigny (Macare, L.) (Entered: 11/03/2010)
2010-11-03NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Jury Selection set for 2/8/2011 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom Three, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Robert N. Chatigny. (Glynn, T.) (Entered: 11/03/2010)
2010-11-22103First MOTION for Extension of Time until December 22, 2010 for submission of joint trial memorandum 102 Order by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael). (Entered: 11/22/2010)
2010-11-23104ORDER granting 103 Motion for Extension of Time to December 22, 2010, to file a joint trial memorandum. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 11/23/10. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 11/23/2010)
2010-11-23Set Deadlines/Hearings: Trial Brief due by 12/22/2010 (Macare, L.) (Entered: 11/23/2010)
2010-12-01105NOTICE: The final pretrial conference scheduled for December 8, 2010, is hereby canceled and will be rescheduled if necessary, after the filing of the joint trial memorandum on December 22, 2010. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 12/1/10. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 12/01/2010)
2011-02-03106First MOTION for Extension of Time until April 4, 2011 for Submission of Stipulation of Settlement by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/03/2011)
2011-02-04107ORDER granting 106 Motion for Extension of Time to 4/4/2011 to submit stipulation of settlement. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 2/4/11. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 02/04/2011)
2011-04-04108Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until May 4, 2011 to file stipulation of dismissal by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/04/2011)
2011-04-05109ORDER granting 108 Motion for Extension of Time to 5/4/2011 to file stipulation of dismissal. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 4/5/2011. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
2011-04-05Set Deadlines/Hearings: Stipulation of Dismissal due by 5/4/2011 (Glynn, T.) (Entered: 04/05/2011)
2011-05-04110Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until June 3, 2011 to file stipulation of settlement by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/04/2011)
2011-05-05111ORDER granting 110 Motion for Extension of Time to 6/3/2011 to file stipulation of settlement. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 5/5/2011. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 05/05/2011)
2011-06-03112Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until June 17, 2011 to file stipulation of dismissal by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/03/2011)
2011-06-03113PROPOSED ORDER for Settlement and Dismissal by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/03/2011)
2011-06-06114ORDER granting 112 Motion for Extension of Time to 6/17/2011 to file stipulation of dismissal. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 6/6/2011. (Macare, L.) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
2011-06-06Set Deadlines/Hearings: Dismissal due by 6/17/2011 (Macare, L.) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
2011-06-06115ORDER re 113 Settlement and Dismissal filed by Danbury Area Coalititon for the Rights of Immigrants, Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 6/6/11. (Blue, A.) (Entered: 06/06/2011)
2011-09-28116ORDER APPROVING the Stipulation re 115 Order. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 9/28/11. (Glynn, T.) (Entered: 09/28/2011)
2011-09-28JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Glynn, T.) (Entered: 09/28/2011)
2011-09-28117ORDER re 115 Settlement Order. Signed by Judge Robert N. Chatigny on 9/28/11. (Glynn, T.) (Entered: 09/28/2011)
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