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Case TitleCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2018cv01766
Date Filed2018-07-30
Date Closed2020-12-15
JudgeJudge Reggie B. Walton
PlaintiffCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON
Case DescriptionCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning any Office of Professional Responsibility investigation of former FBI assistant director Andrew McCabe. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told CREW that it was posting responsive records in its online reading room. However, after the agency failed to post any records, CREW filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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2018-07-301COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5609714) filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Department of Justice, # 3 Summons Attorney General, # 4 Summons U.S. Attorney)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 07/30/2018)
2018-07-302LCvR 7.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 07/30/2018)
2018-07-30Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zmd) (Entered: 07/30/2018)
2018-08-013SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmd) (Entered: 08/02/2018)
2018-08-084RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/7/2018. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/6/2018. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 08/08/2018)
2018-08-085RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 8/7/2018 (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 08/08/2018)
2018-08-086RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 8/7/18. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 08/08/2018)
2018-08-087GENERAL ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on August 8, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 08/08/2018)
2018-09-068ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
2018-09-06MINUTE ORDER. To ensure the expeditious resolution of this action, and because this action qualifies as an exempted case under Local Civil Rule 16.3(b), it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint proposed schedule governing further proceedings on or before September 27, 2018. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 6, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
2018-09-06Set/Reset Deadlines: joint proposed schedule governing further proceedings due by 9/27/2018. (hs) (Entered: 09/06/2018)
2018-09-269Joint STATUS REPORT with Proposed Schedule by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 09/26/2018)
2018-09-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 9 Joint Proposed Schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on October 3, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., to discuss their respective positions regarding the schedule for the processing and production of the records sought by the plaintiff. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 28, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-09-28Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 10/3/2018 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (hs) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-10-03Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 10/3/2018. Status Conference set for 1/18/2019 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
2018-10-0310ORDER. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on October 3, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
2018-11-0611NOTICE of Change of Address by Justin Michael Sandberg (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/06/2018)
2018-11-1312NOTICE of Change of Address by Anne L. Weismann (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 11/13/2018)
2018-11-1313TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on October 3, 2018; Page Numbers: 1 - 10. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the <a href="http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/node/110">Transcript Order Form</a><P></P><P></P>For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.<P> NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.<P></P> Redaction Request due 12/4/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/14/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/11/2019.(Jones, Cathryn) (Entered: 11/13/2018)
2018-11-2014MOTION to Clarify , MOTION for Scheduling Order by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/20/2018)
2018-11-2615Memorandum in opposition to re 14 MOTION to Clarify MOTION for Scheduling Order filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
2018-11-26MINUTE ORDER. It appearing necessary for the Court to obtain additional information before resolving the defendant's motion for clarification, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a motion hearing on November 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 26, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
2018-11-26Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 11/29/2018 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (hs) (Entered: 11/26/2018)
2018-11-2816REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 MOTION to Clarify MOTION for Scheduling Order filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/28/2018)
2018-11-29Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 11/29/2018. Status Conference continued for 12/18/2018 at 02:15 PM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 11/29/2018)
2018-12-18Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 12/18/2018. Government's Brief due by 2/15/2019. Opposition due by 3/4/2019. Reply due by 3/18/2019. Status Conference set for 6/21/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Cathryn Jones) (zjd) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
2018-12-1817ORDER; In accordance with the Courts oral rulings issued at the status conference held on December 18, 2018, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendants Motion for Clarification and for Processing Schedule Introduction, ECF No. 14, is DENIED AS MOOT, based upon the parties representation that they have reached an agreement on the issue on which clarification was sought. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 16, 2019, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shall complete its production of documents responsive to the plaintiffs Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 25, 2019, the United States Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) shall provide to the plaintiff a representative sampling of documents responsive to the plaintiffs FOIA request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before February 15, 2019, the defendant shall file a motion regarding the applicability of Exemption 7(A) to the plaintiffs FOIA request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before March 4, 2019, the plaintiff shall file an opposition to the defendants motion. It is further ORDERED that, on or before March 18, 2019, the defendant shall file a reply in support of its motion. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on June 21, 2019, regarding the parties Exemption 7(A) submissions, Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 18, 2018. (lcrbw2) Modified on 1/2/2019 (hs) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
2018-12-1918TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on October 3, 2018; Page Numbers: 1 - 10. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the <a href="http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/node/110">Transcript Order Form</a><P></P><P></P>For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.<P> NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.<P></P> Redaction Request due 1/9/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/19/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2019.(Jones, Cathryn) (Entered: 12/19/2018)
2018-12-1919TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on November 29, 2018; Page Numbers: 1 - 28. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the <a href="http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/node/110">Transcript Order Form</a><P></P><P></P>For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.<P> NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.<P></P> Redaction Request due 1/9/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/19/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/19/2019.(Jones, Cathryn) (Entered: 12/19/2018)
2018-12-2620MOTION to Stay by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 12/26/2018)
2019-01-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 20 Motion for a Stay of Proceedings in Light of Lapse of Appropriations, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The motion is GRANTED to the extent that the defendant seeks to vacate the impending deadlines in this case. The motion is DENIED in all other respects. It is further ORDERED that the impending deadlines in this case are VACATED pending further Order of the Court. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 28, 2019, the parties shall file a joint status report regarding how this case shall proceed. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 2, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/02/2019)
2019-01-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/28/2019 (hs) (Entered: 01/02/2019)
2019-01-16MINUTE ORDER. In accordance with the Court's January 2, 2019 Minute Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for January 18, 2019, is VACATED pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 16, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/16/2019)
2019-01-23MINUTE ORDER. In light of the continued lapse in appropriations, it is hereby ORDERED that the previously imposed deadline for filing a joint status report on or before January 28, 2019, is VACATED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before fourteen days after appropriations have been restored, the parties shall file a joint status report proposing new deadlines in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 23, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/23/2019)
2019-01-3021NOTICE of Restoration of Appropriations by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
2019-02-0722Joint STATUS REPORT Regarding Scheduling by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 02/07/2019)
2019-02-0823ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before February 22, 2019, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") shall complete its production of documents responsive to the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before February 25, 2019, the United States Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General ("OIG") shall provide to the plaintiff a representative sampling of documents responsive to the plaintiff's FOIA request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before March 21, 2019, the defendant shall file a motion regarding the applicability of Exemption 7(A) to the plaintiff's FOIA request. It is further ORDERED that, on or before April 8, 2019, the plaintiff shall file an opposition to the defendant's motion. It is further ORDERED that, on or before April 22, 2019, the defendant shall file a reply in support of its motion. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on June 21, 2019, regarding the parties' Exemption 7(A) submissions. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on February 8, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 02/08/2019)
2019-02-08Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 6/21/2019 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (hs) (Entered: 02/08/2019)
2019-03-2124MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
2019-03-2125SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 03/21/2019)
2019-03-2627Ex Parte SEALED DOCUMENT (Declaration) filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(ztd) Modified on 11/18/2019 to unseal document pursuant to 38 order filed on 11/15/2019 (jf). (Entered: 03/28/2019)
2019-04-0128Memorandum in opposition to re 25 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-0129MOTION to Stay re 24 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-0230ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the 29 Plaintiff's Motion to Stay Briefing on Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Supporting Memorandum is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 2, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
2019-04-0531Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
2019-04-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 31 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File Its Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Supporting Memorandum, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before April 12, 2019, the plaintiff shall file an opposition to the defendant's motion for partial summary judgment. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 2, 2019, the defendant shall file a reply in support of its motion for partial summary judgment. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 5, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
2019-04-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Partial Summary Judgment due by 4/12/2019. Reply in support of Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/2/2019. (hs) (Entered: 04/08/2019)
2019-04-1232Memorandum in opposition to re 24 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Statement of Facts Response, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 04/12/2019)
2019-05-0233REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 05/02/2019)
2019-06-21Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 6/21/2019. Parties inform the court of the status of this action. Order to follow. Next status conference set for 7/9/2019 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Cathryn Jones.) (tj) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-06-2434ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on July 9, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., at which time the defendant, or another representative of the government, shall be prepared to address the Court's questions regarding whether the declaration that was filed ex parte and under seal should remain under seal. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 24, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-07-09Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 7/9/2019. Status Conference set for 9/9/2019 at 9:15 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Cathryn Jones) (gdf) (Entered: 07/09/2019)
2019-07-1035ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the declaration shall remain under seal pending further order of the Court. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on September 9, 2019, at 9:15 a.m., to discuss whether the declaration should remain under seal. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 10, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 07/10/2019)
2019-09-09Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 9/9/2019. Government's request for a continuance; heard (ex-parte) and granted. Status Conference continued for 9/30/2019 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 09/09/2019)
2019-09-30Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 9/30/2019. Status Conference set for 11/15/2019 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-10-18MINUTE ORDER. Due to a change in the Court's calendar, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for November 15, 2019, is RESCHEDULED for November 14, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on October 18, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 10/18/2019)
2019-10-18Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference reset for 11/14/2019 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (hs) (Entered: 10/18/2019)
2019-11-1336MOTION to Excuse USAO Official from Hearing and Notice of Withdrawal of Exemption 7(A) by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
2019-11-1337Memorandum in opposition to re 36 MOTION to Excuse USAO Official from Hearing and Notice of Withdrawal of Exemption 7(A) filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
2019-11-13MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 36 Notice of Withdrawal of Exemption 7(A) and Motion to Excuse U.S. Attorney's Office Official, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 13, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/13/2019)
2019-11-14Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 11/14/2019. Status Conference set for 2/26/2020 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Lisa Griffith) (hs) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
2019-11-1538ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendant's 24 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is DENIED AS MOOT. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall UNSEAL the Declaration of Stephen F. Lyons, ECF No. 27. It is further ORDERED that, beginning December 1, 2019, the United States Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General shall, on a monthly basis, process 200 pages of potentially responsive records and produce any responsive, non-exempt records to the plaintiff. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a status conference on February 26, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 15, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
2019-11-2639Unopposed MOTION to Release Sealed Portion of Transcript to Defendant by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-11-2640MOTION to Unseal Document by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-11-27MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 39 Unopposed Motion to Authorize Release of Sealed Transcripts to Defendant, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the court reporter shall forthwith release to the defendant the sealed, ex parte portions of the July 9, 2019 and September 9, 2019 hearing transcripts. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 27, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/27/2019)
2019-12-1041SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-1042RESPONSE re 40 MOTION to Unseal Document REDACTED with REDACTED Declaration filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-1643MOTION Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 12/16/2019)
2019-12-1644REPLY to opposition to motion re 40 MOTION to Unseal Document filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 12/16/2019)
2019-12-2045RESPONSE re 43 MOTION Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
2019-12-2646Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 12/26/2019)
2019-12-26MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 46 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for an Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motion for Processing Order, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 7, 2020, the plaintiff shall file its reply in support of its motion for a processing order. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 26, 2019. (lcrbw1) (Entered: 12/26/2019)
2019-12-31Set/Reset Deadlines: Reply in support of motion for a processing order due by 1/7/2020. (hs) (Entered: 12/31/2019)
2020-01-0347REPLY to opposition to motion re 43 MOTION Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 01/03/2020)
2020-01-07MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional information before resolving the pending motions in this matter, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a motions hearing on January 23, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 7, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
2020-01-08Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2020 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (hs) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
2020-01-23Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Motions Hearing held on 1/23/2020. 40 MOTION to Unseal Documents; held in abeyance , 43 MOTION to Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON, denied as moot. Motion Hearing continued for 1/29/2020 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 16 before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 01/23/2020)
2020-01-2448ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the 40 Plaintiff's Motion to Unseal Transcripts and Supporting Memorandum of Points and Authorities and the 41 Defendant's Motion for Leave to File Brief and Declaration Under Seal and Ex Parte are HELD IN ABEYANCE pending the Court's final determination at the January 29, 2020 hearing. It is further ORDERED that the 43 Plaintiff's Motion to Prioritize Processing of Documents Pertaining to Lisa Page and Michael Kortan and Supporting Memorandum of Points and Authorities is DENIED AS MOOT, as the parties have reached an agreement that resolved this motion. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court for a continuation of the January 23, 2020 motions hearing on January 29, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 24, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/24/2020)
2020-01-2849TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on January 23, 2020; Page Numbers: 1 - 42. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, th e transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/18/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/28/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/27/2020.(Jones, Cathryn) (Entered: 01/28/2020)
2020-01-29Minute Entry; for proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Status Conference held on 1/29/2020. Written Order to issue. Defendant's Status Report due by 4/3/2020). (Court Reporter Cathryn Jones) (hs) (Entered: 01/29/2020)
2020-01-3050ORDER. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 30, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/30/2020)
2020-01-3151TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on January 29, 2020; Page Numbers: 1 - 34. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, th e transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/21/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/2/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/30/2020.(Jones, Cathryn) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-02-0352ENTERED IN ERROR.....TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on January 29, 2020; Page Numbers: 1 - 29. Court Reporter/Transcriber Cathryn Jones, Telephone number 202 354-3246, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 2/24/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/3/2020.(Jones, Cathryn); Modified on 2/3/2020 (ztth). (Entered: 02/03/2020)
2020-02-03NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 52 Transcript, was entered in error. Said transcript is a duplicate of docket entry 51 . (ztth) (Entered: 02/03/2020)
2020-02-0753ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before February 14, 2020, the defendant shall file proposed redacted versions of (1) the July 9, 2019 status conference transcript; (2) the September 9, 2019 status conference transcript; (3) the September 30, 2019 status conference transcript; (4) the Defendant's Partial Opposition to Motion to Unseal Transcripts; and the (5) Declaration of J.P. Cooney that may be filed on the public docket. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on February 7, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 02/07/2020)
2020-02-07Set/Reset Deadlines: defendant's proposed redacted versions of (1) the July 9, 2019 status conference transcript; (2) the September 9, 2019 status conference transcript; (3) the September 30, 2019 status conference transcript; (4) the Defendant's Partial Opposition to Motion to Unseal Transcripts; and the (5) Declaration of J.P. Cooney due by 2/14/2020. (hs) (Entered: 02/07/2020)
2020-02-1454NOTICE of Filing by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 02/14/2020)
2020-04-0355STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 04/03/2020)
2020-04-07MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 55 Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before May 8, 2020, the defendant shall file an additional status report advising the Court of the status of the processing and production of documents responsive to the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act request. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 7, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
2020-04-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 5/8/2020 (hs) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
2020-04-2056Unopposed MOTION to Stay by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 04/20/2020)
2020-04-21MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 56 Defendant's Unopp[]o[s]ed Motion for Stay, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ("FBI") processing and production deadlines are VACATED pending further order of the Court. It is further ORDERED that the May 8, 2020 deadline for the defendant to file a status report is VACATED. It is further ORDERED that, within seven days of the FBI resuming its Freedom of Information Act processing obligations, the parties shall file a joint status report proposing a schedule governing further proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 21, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/21/2020)
2020-05-0457ENTERED IN ERROR.....Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin); Modified on 5/5/2020 (ztth). (Entered: 05/04/2020)
2020-05-0458Joint STATUS REPORT Refiling w/ Declaration by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 05/04/2020)
2020-05-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 58 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before June 5, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status of the processing and production of documents responsive to the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act request and proposing a schedule governing further proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 5, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 05/05/2020)
2020-05-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/5/2020 (hs) (Entered: 05/05/2020)
2020-05-05NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 57 Status Report was entered in error. Said pleading was refiled by counsel as Docket Entry 58 . (ztth) (Entered: 05/05/2020)
2020-06-0459Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 06/04/2020)
2020-06-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 59 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before June 30, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall process 100 pages of potentially responsive documents and produce any responsive, non-exempt records to the plaintiff. It is further ORDERED that, on or before July 7, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report proposing a schedule governing further proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 5, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 06/05/2020)
2020-06-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/7/2020 (hs) (Entered: 06/09/2020)
2020-07-0260Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
2020-07-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 60 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before October 5, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status of the processing and production of documents responsive to the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act request and proposing a schedule governing further proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 14, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 07/14/2020)
2020-07-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/5/2020 (hs) (Entered: 07/14/2020)
2020-10-0261Joint STATUS REPORT by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 61 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before November 2, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status of the processing and production of documents responsive to the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act request and proposing a schedule governing further proceedings in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on October 6, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 10/06/2020)
2020-10-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/1/2020 (hs) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
2020-11-0262Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
2020-11-04MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 62 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before November 16, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status their discussions regarding any remaining issues in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 4, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
2020-11-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/16/2020 (hs) (Entered: 11/04/2020)
2020-11-1663Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Sandberg, Justin) (Entered: 11/16/2020)
2020-11-17MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 63 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before December 11, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status their discussions regarding the remaining issue of attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 17, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-11-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/11/2020 (hs) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-12-0964STIPULATION of Dismissal by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 12/09/2020)
2020-12-15MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 64 Stipulation of Dismissal, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that this case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 15, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/15/2020)
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