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Case TitleETESSAMI v. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2016cv00845
Date Filed2016-05-02
Date Closed2017-05-22
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffALIREZA ETESSAMI
Case DescriptionAlireza Etessami submitted a FOIA request to Customs and Border Protection for parole records showing that his presence in the U.S. in 2011-2013 was lawful. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Etessami filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2016-05-021COMPLAINT against CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616077432) filed by ALIREZA ETESSAMI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(td) (Entered: 05/06/2016)
2016-05-02SUMMONS (3) Issued as to CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (td) (Entered: 05/06/2016)
2016-05-19SUMMONS (3) Issued as to CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (td) (Entered: 05/06/2016)
2016-06-222Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to September 7, 2016 by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/22/2016)
2016-06-23MINUTE ORDER granting 2 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to 1 Plaintiff's Complaint no later than September 7, 2016. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/23/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/23/2016)
2016-06-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to 1 Plaintiff's Complaint no later than 9/7/2016. (kt) (Entered: 06/24/2016)
2016-08-313Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to September 30, 2016 by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/31/2016)
2016-09-01MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall respond to the complaint by September 30, 2016. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 09/1/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/01/2016)
2016-09-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 9/30/2016. (lsj) (Entered: 09/01/2016)
2016-09-294ANSWER to 1 Complaint by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/29/2016)
2016-10-05MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. Since the requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not apply, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by October 19, 2016. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/5/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 10/05/2016)
2016-10-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 10/19/2016 (lsj) (Entered: 10/05/2016)
2016-10-195MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Briefing Schedule by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 10/19/2016)
2016-10-19MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule. The deadline is hereby extended to November 17, 2016. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/19/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 10/19/2016)
2016-10-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 11/17/2016. (zlsj) (Entered: 10/20/2016)
2016-11-046NOTICE by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 11/04/2016)
2016-11-297STATUS REPORT. (McBride, Patricia) Modified event title on 11/30/2016 (znmw). (Entered: 11/29/2016)
2016-12-01MINUTE ORDER entering briefing schedule in 7 Joint Status Report: Plaintiff shall file Exhibits A through E, which are listed in the Complaint, by December 23, 2016. Defendant shall file a motion for summary judgment on or before January 30, 2017. Plaintiff shall file any cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition by February 27, 2017. Defendant shall file any combined opposition by March 30, 2017. Plaintiff shall file any reply by April 24, 2017. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/1/2016. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/01/2016)
2016-12-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff shall file Exhibits A through E, which are listed in the Complaint due by 12/23/2016. Dispositive Motions due by 1/30/2017. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 2/27/2017. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 3/30/2017. Replies due by 4/24/2017. (zlsj) (Entered: 12/02/2016)
2017-01-308MOTION for Summary Judgment by CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Sabrina Burroughs Decl., # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 01/30/2017)
2017-04-26MINUTE ORDER: Defendant filed an 8 Motion for Summary Judgment on January 30, 2017. Plaintiff, however, has not filed any opposition. Plaintiff is hereby advised that failure to respond to Defendant's motion may result in the Court granting the motion and dismissing the case. See Fox v. Strickland, 837 F.2d 507, 509 (D.C. Cir. 1988). On a motion for summary judgment, "any factual assertions in the movant's affidavits will be accepted as being true unless [the opposing party] submits his own affidavits or other documentary evidence contradicting the assertion." Neal v. Kelly, 963 F.2d 453, 456 (D.C. Cir. 1992). It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff respond to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment on or before May 12, 2017. Plaintiff's failure to respond by that date may result in the dismissal of this action, without further notice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/26/2017. (lccrc3) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-04-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/12/2017. (lsj) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-05-199OPINION and ORDER granting 8 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/19/2017. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/19/2017)
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