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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2018cv02840
Date Filed2018-12-04
Date Closed2021-06-04
JudgeJudge Reggie B. Walton
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and OMB for records concerning the cost of implementing the family separation policy. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests. Justice told AO that its request qualified for unusual circumstances. After hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, AO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees, Adequacy - Search

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantEXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
DefendantU.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DefendantADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
DefendantOFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
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2018-12-041COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5821905) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons)(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 12/04/2018)
2018-12-042LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Yenouskas, Joseph) Modified event title on 12/17/2018 (znmw). (Entered: 12/04/2018)
2018-12-043MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Glenn S. Kerner, :Firm- Goodwin Procter LLP, :Address- 620 Eighth Avenue. Phone No. - (212)459-7460. Fax No. - (212)355-3333 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5822091. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Glenn S. Kerner, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 12/04/2018)
2018-12-04Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zef, ) (Entered: 12/10/2018)
2018-12-074REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT.(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 12/07/2018)
2018-12-105SUMMONS (12) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 12/10/2018)
2018-12-116MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kimberly Prior, :Firm- Goodwin Procter LLP, :Address- 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210. Phone No. - (617)570-3907. Fax No. - (617)523-1231 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5833280. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kimberly Prior, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 12/11/2018)
2018-12-17MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the plaintiff's 3 Motion for Admission, Pro Hac Vice, of Glenn S. Kerner as Additional Counsel for Plaintiff, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under this Court's rules, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Glenn S. Kerner, Goodwin Procter LLP, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018, is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 17, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
2018-12-17MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the plaintiff's 6 Motion for Admission, Pro Hac Vice, of Kimberly Prior as Additional Counsel for Plaintiff, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under this Court's rules, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Kimberly Prior, Goodwin Procter LLP, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 17, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
2018-12-177MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- April Sun, :Firm- Goodwin Procter LLP, :Address- 3 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111-4003. Phone No. - (415) 733-6000. Fax No. - (415) 677-9041 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5844004. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of April Sun, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 12/17/2018)
2018-12-18MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the plaintiff's 7 Motion for Admission, Pro Hac Vice, of April Sun as Additional Counsel for Plaintiff, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under this Court's rules, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that April Sun, Goodwin Procter LLP, 3 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111, is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 18, 2018. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/18/2018)
2018-12-268NOTICE of Appearance by Marina Utgoff Braswell on behalf of All Defendants (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 12/26/2018)
2019-01-029NOTICE of Appearance by Austin Ridgely Evers on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Evers, Austin) (Entered: 01/02/2019)
2019-01-1010MOTION to Stay (Defendants' Motion to Stay Proceedings in Light of Lapse in Appropriations) by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 01/10/2019)
2019-01-11MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 10 Defendants' Motion to Stay 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 defendants seek 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 11, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/11/2019)
2019-01-1111GENERAL ORDER. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 11, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/11/2019)
2019-01-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/28/2019 (hs) (Entered: 01/11/2019)
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)
2019-02-0812Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 02/08/2019)
2019-02-11MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 12 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before March 5, 2019, the defendants shall respond to the plaintiff's Complaint. It is further ORDERED that, on or before March 15, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status of the processing of the plaintiff's Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") request and proposing a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on February 11, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 02/11/2019)
2019-02-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses to the Complaint due by 3/5/2019, Joint Status Report due by 3/15/2019 (hs) (Entered: 02/11/2019)
2019-03-0413ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . .NOTICE of Filing Proof of Service by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (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, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L)(Yenouskas, Joseph) Modified on 3/5/2019 (ztd). (Entered: 03/04/2019)
2019-03-05NOTICE OF ERROR re 13 Notice (Other); emailed to jyenouskas@goodwinlaw.com, cc'd 8 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect event used, 2. Please refile document, 3. Please use the event under Service of Process, Summons Returned Executed as to. . . (ztd, ) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
2019-03-0514RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/17/2018., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES served on 12/19/2018; EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW served on 12/17/2018; OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET served on 12/19/2018; U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES served on 12/17/2018; U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 12/17/2018; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 12/17/2018; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 12/17/2018; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 12/17/2018; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 12/17/2018; U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE served on 12/17/2018, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/12/2018. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 1/11/2019.) (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, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L)(Yenouskas, Joseph) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
2019-03-0515ANSWER to Complaint by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE.(Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
2019-03-06MINUTE 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 March 27, 2019. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on March 6, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 03/06/2019)
2019-03-06MINUTE ORDER. It appearing unnecessary for the parties to submit a joint status report prior to March 27, 2019, it is hereby ORDERED that the Court's Minute Order dated February 11, 2019, is VACATED to the extent that it requires the parties to file a joint status report on or before March 15, 2019. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on March 6, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 03/06/2019)
2019-03-2016Amended ANSWER to Complaint by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE.(Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 03/20/2019)
2019-03-2717Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 03/27/2019)
2019-04-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 17 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 26, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report, advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 1, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/26/2019 (hs) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-2618Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 04/26/2019)
2019-05-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 18 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before May 28, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report, advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 2, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 05/02/2019)
2019-05-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/28/2019 (gdf) (Entered: 05/02/2019)
2019-05-2419STIPULATION of Dismissal (for Three Defendants) by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 05/24/2019)
2019-05-2820Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 05/28/2019)
2019-05-29MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 19 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal of Defendants Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff's claims against defendants the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the United States Marshals Service, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 29, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 05/29/2019)
2019-05-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 20 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before June 25, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 29, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 05/29/2019)
2019-05-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/25/2019 (hs) (Entered: 05/30/2019)
2019-06-2521Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 06/25/2019)
2019-07-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 21 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before July 29, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 1, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 07/01/2019)
2019-07-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 7/29/2019 (gdf) (Entered: 07/01/2019)
2019-07-2922Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
2019-07-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 22 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file their joint status report on or before July 30, 2019. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 30, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-07-3023Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-08-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 23 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before September 4, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on August 5, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
2019-08-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/4/2019 (hs) (Entered: 08/06/2019)
2019-08-3124Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 08/31/2019)
2019-09-03MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 24 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before September 12, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 3, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 09/03/2019)
2019-09-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/12/2019 (hs) (Entered: 09/03/2019)
2019-09-1225Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 09/12/2019)
2019-09-16MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 25 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before October 14, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 16, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
2019-09-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/14/2019 (hs) (Entered: 09/16/2019)
2019-10-1526Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 10/15/2019)
2019-10-17MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 26 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before November 18, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on October 17, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-10-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/18/2019 (hs) (Entered: 10/18/2019)
2019-11-1827Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 11/18/2019)
2019-11-19MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 27 Joint Motion for Enlargement of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the Court's October 17, 2019 Minute Order is VACATED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before November 26, 2019, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on November 19, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 11/19/2019)
2019-11-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/26/2019 (hs) (Entered: 11/22/2019)
2019-11-2628Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-12-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 28 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before January 10, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 2, 2019. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/02/2019)
2019-12-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/10/2020 (hs) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2020-01-1029Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Sun, April) (Entered: 01/10/2020)
2020-01-13MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 29 Joint Motion for Enlargement of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. It is further ORDERED that, on or before January 31, 2020 the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on January 13, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 01/13/2020)
2020-01-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/31/2020 (hs) (Entered: 01/13/2020)
2020-01-3130Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Braswell, Marina) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-02-20MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 30 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before March 31, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on February 20, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2020-02-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/31/2020. (zgdf) (Entered: 02/21/2020)
2020-03-3031NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Brenda A. Gonzalez on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Marina Utgoff Braswell (Gonzalez, Brenda) (Entered: 03/30/2020)
2020-03-3132Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Gonzalez, Brenda) (Entered: 03/31/2020)
2020-04-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 32 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before May 29, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 1, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/01/2020)
2020-04-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/29/2020 (hs) (Entered: 04/02/2020)
2020-05-2933Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE. (Gonzalez, Brenda) (Entered: 05/29/2020)
2020-06-01MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 33 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before July 28, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 1, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 06/01/2020)
2020-06-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/28/2020 (hs) (Entered: 06/03/2020)
2020-07-2834NOTICE of Appearance by Michael A. Tilghman on behalf of ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-2835Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 35 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before September 28, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on July 30, 2020. (lcrbw2) Modified event title on 8/3/2020 (znmw). (Entered: 07/30/2020)
2020-07-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/28/2020 (hs) (Entered: 07/30/2020)
2020-09-2336NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE. (Gonzalez, Brenda) (Entered: 09/23/2020)
2020-09-2837Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 09/28/2020)
2020-09-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 37 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before November 30, 2020, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on September 29, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-09-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/30/2020 (hs) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-11-3038Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-12-09MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 38 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before January 29, 2021, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on December 9, 2020. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 12/09/2020)
2020-12-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/29/2021 (hs) (Entered: 12/09/2020)
2021-01-2939Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
2021-02-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 39 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before March 30, 2021, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of, inter alia, the status of the processing and production of responsive documents retrieved in the defendants' searches. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on February 2, 2021. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-02-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/30/2021 (hs) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-03-3040Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 03/30/2021)
2021-04-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 40 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before May 31, 2021, the parties shall file an additional joint status report advising the Court of the progress in this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 6, 2021. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-04-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/31/2021 (hs) (Entered: 04/06/2021)
2021-05-2841STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Tilghman, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2021)
2021-06-04MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 41 Joint 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 June 4, 2021. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 06/04/2021)
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