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Case TitleRELIGIOUS LIBERTY LEAGUE v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2015cv01550
Date Filed2015-09-22
Date Closed2016-04-04
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffRELIGIOUS LIBERTY LEAGUE
Case DescriptionThe Religious Liberty League, which publishes a blog, submitted a FOIA request to the FBI for records on the late James Connor Mulligan, who was prominent in the Church of Scientology at one time. The group also asked to be classified in the news media fee category and requested a fee waiver as well. The FBI searched is central records system and told the group that it found no records. The group appealed to the Office of Information Policy, but after hearing nothing further, the group filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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2015-09-221COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4252782) filed by RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LEAGUE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Hodes, Scott) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-09-22Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (rd) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-09-222SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form, # 2 Notice of Consent)(rd) (Entered: 09/22/2015)
2015-10-013RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/28/2015. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/28/2015. (Hodes, Scott) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-014RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 09/28/2015. (Hodes, Scott) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-015RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 9/28/2015 (Hodes, Scott) (Entered: 10/01/2015)
2015-10-066NOTICE of Appearance by William Mark Nebeker on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Nebeker, William) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-227ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Nebeker, William) (Entered: 10/22/2015)
2015-10-28MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall appear for an initial scheduling conference on November 10, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/28/2015. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-28Set/Reset Hearing: An Initial Scheduling Conference is set for 11/10/2015, at 11:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-11-10Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 11/10/2015. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook). (kt) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-10MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons stated during the November 10, 2015 status conference, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall make an interim release of documents on or before January 18, 2016; that Defendant shall make a final release of documents on or before March 3, 2016; and that, upon Plaintiff's review of the documents produced by Defendants, the parties shall file a joint status report with the Court, indicating whether they intend to file motions for summary judgment and, if so, proposing a briefing schedule to govern such motions, on or before April 4, 2016. If the parties determine that the Court's assistance would expedite the production of documents or the resolution of any disputes related to the production of documents, they shall contact the Courtroom Deputy Clerk at (202) 354-3084 to arrange for an additional status conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/10/2015. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2015-11-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant shall make an interim release of documents on or before 1/18/2016; that Defendant shall make a final release of documents on or before 3/3/2016; and that, upon Plaintiff's review of the documents produced by Defendants, the parties shall file a joint status report with the Court, indicating whether they intend to file motions for summary judgment and, if so, proposing a briefing schedule to govern such motions, on or before 4/4/2016. (kt) (Entered: 11/10/2015)
2016-04-048STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Nebeker, William) (Entered: 04/04/2016)
2016-04-04MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the stipulation of dismissal 8 , the Court hereby orders that this matter is dismissed with prejudice. The parties shall bear their own costs and fees. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/4/2016. (lcrdm2, ) (Entered: 04/04/2016)
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