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Case TitleGARZA VARGAS v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv01553
Date Filed2019-05-28
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Timothy J. Kelly
PlaintiffFRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS a native and citizen of Mexico
Case DescriptionFrancisco Garza Vargas, a Mexican citizen, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for records concerning the agency's decision to revoke his tourist visa. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency then disclosed 20 documents in full and 10 in part and told Garza Vargas that a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act prohibited the agency from disclosing anything beyond what a visa applicant had provided themselves. Garza Vargas filed an administrative appeal. The agency acknowledged receipt of the appeal, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Garza Vargas filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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2019-05-281COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE filed by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS. Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6148131 (Attachments: # 1 Summons)(Huang, Xiaosheng) # 2 Civil Cover Sheet (zef, ). Modified text and order of documents on 6/3/2019 (zef, ). (Entered: 05/28/2019)
2019-05-282MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Eva Garcia-Mendoza, :Firm- Law Offices of Eva Garcia-Mendoza, :Address- 501 S 7th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Phone No. - 702-384-8484. Fax No. - 702-384-0207 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS (Huang, Xiaosheng) (Entered: 05/28/2019)
2019-05-283AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE filed by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Huang, Xiaosheng) Modified event title on 6/4/2019 (znmw). (Entered: 05/28/2019)
2019-06-03Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (zef, ) (Entered: 06/03/2019)
2019-06-034SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 06/03/2019)
2019-06-05MINUTE ORDER granting 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Eva Garcia-Mendoza is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 6/5/2019. (lctjk3) (Entered: 06/05/2019)
2019-06-285CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS of Summons and Complaint . (Mendoza, Eva) (Entered: 06/28/2019)
2019-07-156CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS by mail to State Department . (Mendoza, Eva) (Entered: 07/15/2019)
2019-07-267CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS to Civil Process Clerk . (Mendoza, Eva) (Entered: 07/26/2019)
2019-08-088NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth A. Adebonojo on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-099RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 7/23/2019 (Mendoza, Eva) (Entered: 08/09/2019)
2019-08-1510NOTICE of Change of Address by Eva Garcia Mendoza (Mendoza, Eva) (Entered: 08/15/2019)
2019-08-2611Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendant's Answer or Other Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
2019-08-26MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, Defendant's 11 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall file its response to Plaintiff's 3 Amended Complaint by September 27, 2019. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/26/2019. (lctjk3) (Entered: 08/26/2019)
2019-09-0412RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 8/28/2019 . (Mendoza, Eva); Modified event and text on 9/5/2019 (ztth). (Entered: 09/04/2019)
2019-09-0513ERRATA re 12 by FRANCISCO GARZA VARGAS . (Mendoza, Eva); Modified docket entry relationship on 9/6/2019 (ztth). Modified to add link on 9/6/2019 (znmw). (Entered: 09/05/2019)
2019-09-2614ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/26/2019)
2019-10-01MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by October 29, 2019. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/1/2019. (lctjk3) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-2915Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File the Parties' Joint Status Report by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/29/2019)
2019-10-30MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, Defendant's 15 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by December 3, 2019. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/30/2019. (lctjk3) (Entered: 10/30/2019)
2019-12-0316Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2019-12-05MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 16 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall provide Plaintiff with a draft Vaughn index by January 31, 2020. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment by March 10, 2020, Plaintiff shall file his Opposition by April 10, 2020, and Defendants shall file their Reply in support of their motion for summary judgment by April 30, 2020. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 12/5/2019. (lctjk3) (Entered: 12/05/2019)
2020-03-0517Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to file Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/05/2020)
2020-03-06MINUTE ORDER granting, for good cause shown, Defendant's 17 Motion for Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall file its Motion for Summary Judgment by April 14, 2020; Plaintiff shall file his Opposition by May 15, 2020, and Defendant shall file its Reply in support of its motion for summary judgment by June 4, 2020. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 3/6/2020. (lctjk3) (Entered: 03/06/2020)
2020-04-1418NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/14/2020)
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