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Case TitleACLU of Southern California v. The United States Department of Homeland Security
DistrictCentral District of California
CityWestern Division - Los Angeles
Case Number2:2019cv08454
Date Filed2019-10-01
Date Closed2021-04-30
JudgeJudge Otis D. Wright, II
PlaintiffACLU of Southern California
Case DescriptionThe ACLU of Southern California submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning U.S. Customs and Border Protection's' treatment of DACA beneficiaries. The ACLU of Southern California also requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the ACLU of Southern California filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantThe United States Department of Homeland Security
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2019-10-011COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-24532250 - Fee: $400, filed by plaintiff ACLU of Southern California. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - FOIA Request) (Attorney Matthew D Strugar added to party ACLU of Southern California(pty:pla))(Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-012CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff ACLU of Southern California. (Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-013CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff ACLU of Southern California, (Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-014CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Plaintiff ACLU of Southern California (Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-015Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by plaintiff ACLU of Southern California. (Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 10/01/2019)
2019-10-036NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (ghap) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-037NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-048ORDER TO REASSIGN CASE due to self-recusal pursuant to General Order 19-03 by Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. Case transferred from Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to the calendar of Judge Otis D. Wright, II for all further proceedings. Case number now reads as 2:19-cv-08454 ODW (GJSx). (mrgo) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-10-04930 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (ghap) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-10-041030 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (ghap) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-10-041130 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (ghap) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-10-0412MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Otis D Wright, II: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Otis D. Wright II. Counsel are STRONGLY encouraged to review the Central Districts website for additional information. (SEE DOCUMENT FOR SPECIFIC FILING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION. The parties may consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge appearing on the voluntary consent list. PLEASE refer to Local Rule 79-5 for the submission of CIVIL ONLY SEALED DOCUMENTS. CRIMINAL SEALED DOCUMENTS will remain the same. all proposed sealed documents must be submitted via e-mail to the Judges Chambers email address, EXCLUDING those submitted by pro se parties and IN CAMERA filings, which shall continue to comply with Local Rule 79-5.1. Please refer to the Judges procedures and schedules for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents (lc) (Entered: 10/07/2019)
2019-11-1513STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security.(Attorney Damon A Thayer added to party The United States Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft))(Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
2019-12-0214STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 2/7/2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 12/02/2019)
2019-12-0315ORDER EXTENDING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TIME TORESPOND TO COMPLAINT TO FEBRUARY 7, 2020 14 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II (lc) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2020-02-0616STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 04/07/2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 02/06/2020)
2020-02-0617ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT BY ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS by Judge Otis D. Wright, II,. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant United States Department of Homeland Security shall have an extension of time, up to and including April 7, 2020, to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiffs complaint. (yl) (Entered: 02/07/2020)
2020-04-0618STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 09/08/2020 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 04/06/2020)
2020-04-0719ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT BY FIVE MONTHS 18 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that defendant United States Department of Homeland Security shall have an extension of time, up to and including June 8, 2020, to answer or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint. (lom) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
2020-06-0820ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security.(Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 06/08/2020)
2020-06-0921ORDER that the Scheduling Conference is set for 10/5/ 2020 1:30 PM ; compliance with FRCP 16, and 26(f) and filing of joint report; Counsel for plaintiff shall immediately serve this Order on all parties, including any new parties to the action by Judge Otis D Wright, II (lc) (Entered: 06/09/2020)
2020-09-2822JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 1 Day, filed by Defendant The United States Department of Homeland Security.. (Thayer, Damon) (Entered: 09/28/2020)
2020-09-2923SCHEDULING AND CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (BENCH TRIAL) by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. This Order is to advise the parties and counsel of the schedule that will govern this case. THE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IS VACATED. Schedule of Trial and Pretrial Dates: Bench Trial : 7/23/21 9:00 AM; Hearing on Motions in Limine: 7/12/21 1:30 PM; Final Pretrial Conference: 6/28/21 1:30 PM. SEE THE LAST PAGE OF THIS ORDER FOR THE SPECIFIED DATES. (lc) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2020-09-2924ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 1 by Judge Otis D. Wright, II. Case ordered to Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish for Settlement Conference. (lc) (Entered: 09/29/2020)
2021-04-3025STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Settlement filed by plaintiff ACLU of Southern California.(Strugar, Matthew) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-04-3026MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Otis D. Wright, II: Pursuant to the Stipulation to Dismiss 25 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a): IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. The entire action and all claims asserted therein are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; 2. Each party shall bear its own costs, fees, and expenses; and 3. All dates and deadlines in this action are VACATED and taken off calendar. The Clerk of the Court shall close this case. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
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