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Case TitleAmerican Civil Liberties Union et al v. National Security Council
DistrictEastern District of Virginia
CityAlexandria
Case Number1:2015cv01573
Date Filed2015-11-24
Date Closed2016-02-11
JudgeDistrict Judge Liam O'Grady
PlaintiffAmerican Civil Liberties Union
PlaintiffAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation
PlaintiffAmerican Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
PlaintiffAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia
Case DescriptionThe ACLU of Virginia submitted a FOIA request to the National Security Council for records concerning the policy of targeted drone killings. The NSC responded that it was not subject to FOIA. The ACLU of Virginia then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Agency - Federal, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNational Security Council
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2015-11-231COMPLAINT against National Security Council ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number XXXXX.), filed by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Letter, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(dest, ) Modified on 11/25/2015 to change filing date (dest, ). (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-241COMPLAINT against National Security Council ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number XXXXX.), filed by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. (Attachments: # 1 Letter, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(dest, ) Modified on 11/25/2015 to change filing date (dest, ). (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-242Summons Issued to be served via SPS as to National Security Council. (dest, ) Modified on 11/25/2015 to change filing date (dest, ). (Entered: 11/25/2015)
2015-11-253Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 14683055547 (dvanm, ) (Entered: 11/27/2015)
2015-11-304First Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Hina Shamsi and Certification of Local Counsel Hope R. Amezquita Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4748070. by American Civil Liberties Union. (Amezquita, Hope) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-305Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Jameel Jaffer and Certification of Local Counsel Hope R. Amezquita Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4748104. by American Civil Liberties Union. (Amezquita, Hope) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-306Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Matthew Spurlock and Certification of Local Counsel Hope R. Amezquita Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4748108. by American Civil Liberties Union. (Amezquita, Hope) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-307Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Brett Max Kaufman and Certification of Local Counsel Hope R. Amezquita Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4748111. by American Civil Liberties Union. (Amezquita, Hope) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
2015-11-308ORDER granting 4 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 11/30/2015. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-11-309ORDER granting 5 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 11/30/2015. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-11-3010ORDER granting 6 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 11/30/2015. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-11-3011ORDER granting 7 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 11/30/2015. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 12/01/2015)
2015-12-1612ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to 1 Complaint, Acknowledgement filed by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. (gwalk, ) (Entered: 12/17/2015)
2015-12-1713Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General for service via cert. mail. (gwalk, ) (Entered: 12/17/2015)
2015-12-2814NOTICE of Documents Returned (summons sent to incorrect address). (dvanm, ) (Entered: 01/08/2016)
2016-01-0815ALIAS Summons Issued as to National Security Council, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dvanm, ) (Entered: 01/08/2016)
2016-02-0416SUMMONS Returned Executed by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. US Attorney served on 1/14/2016, answer due 3/14/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 02/05/2016)
2016-02-1017NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia (Amezquita, Hope) (Entered: 02/10/2016)
2016-02-1118So Ordered re 17 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by American Civil Liberties Union, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Virginia, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia. Signed by District Judge Liam O'Grady on 2/11/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 02/11/2016)
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