Case Detail

FOIA Project Annotation: Judge Rudolph Contreras has ruled that the FBI improperly invoked a Glomar response neither confirming nor denying the existence of records in response to the Reporters Committee's request pertaining to the agency's impersonation of journalists as an investigatory technique. After the online newspaper The Intercept wrote in detail about "Operation Longbow" in which the FBI had impersonated a documentary filmmaker to get access to Cliven Bundy during his 2014 armed stand-off with law enforcement agents, the Reporters Committee submitted a FOIA request for records about Operation Longbow and the agency's policy for impersonating documentary filmmakers and film crews. The agency broke up the Reporters Committee's request into multiple parts, withholding some records under Exemption 7(A) (interference with ongoing investigation or proceeding). The Reporters Committee filed an administrative appeal of the FBI's response to the entire request, but then filed suit after the agency failed to respond. In court, the FBI issued a Glomar response, claiming that any information about its use of impersonation of documentary filmmakers as an investigative technique was categorically protected by Exemption 7(E) (investigative methods and techniques). Contreras first addressed whether the records had been compiled for law enforcement purposes. Finding that the records did qualify, Contreras pointed out that "the FBI is a law enforcement agency. And the parties do not dispute that the impersonation of documentary filmmakers and film crews is a law enforcement technique. The Court agrees with the FBI's justification that any investigative record related to the use of the technique would necessarily have been compiled for a law enforcement purpose." But, having reached the conclusion that the records qualified for the threshold of what constituted a law enforcement record, Contreras observed that "Exemption 7(E) does not justify the FBI's refusal to confirm or deny the existence or nonexistence of responsive records." Contreras explained that in the D.C. Circuit an agency was required to show that the law-enforcement techniques were generally unknown to the public and that disclosure of the techniques would risk circumvention of the law. However, the FBI urged Contreras to adopt the Second Circuit's interpretation that Exemption 7(E) categorically protected records that would reveal law enforcement techniques not known to the public regardless of the risk of harm. Noting that the D.C. Circuit itself had recognized the conflict with the Second Circuit in PEER v. International Boundary Water Commission, 740 F.3d 195 (D.C. Cir. 2014), Contreras indicated that "the Court would be hard-pressed to adopt the Second Circuit's reading of Exemption 7(E) in this case. . .given that this Court is bound by D.C. Circuit precedent." Even though it acknowledged that impersonation of journalists was a publicly known technique, the FBI suggested that impersonation of documentary filmmakers was not publicly known. The Reporters Committee argued that documentary filmmakers were usually included in the First Amendment journalists' privilege. Contreras agreed, noting that "at a minimum, Defendants appear to recognize that a least some documentary film workers are members of the news media. This leaves unclear how the impersonation of documentary filmmakers as a whole can be a secret technique when the impersonation of news media is not." The FBI asserted that the impersonation of documentary filmmakers was not well known because there was only one public acknowledgement of its use during the Bundy investigation. But Contreras pointed out that "but that is all that is needed in order for the technique itself to become known. The Court agrees with RCFP that it is implausible for Defendants to assert the technique is secret simply because it has only been acknowledged to have been used in one instance. What other situations the technique may have been used in is still a secret, but the fact that it is a technique law enforcement uses is not, and Defendants accordingly cannot justify the FBI's Glomar response on the ground that revealing whether documents exist would disclose an unknown law enforcement technique." Contreras found that the FBI had failed to show why disclosing the existence of the technique of impersonating documentary filmmakers would risk circumvention of the law. He observed that "simply revealing that the FBI has any such records would not allow criminals to discern whether or not the FBI has used the technique to investigate their own, specific criminal activity, because all a criminal would know is the existence of any unquantified number of records. For the same reason, acknowledging the existence of records, without any indication about the number of type of records found, would not provide any information about the frequency of the technique's use."
Issues: Exemption 7(E) - Unknown to public, Determination - Glomar response

FOIA Project Annotation: Judge Rudolph Contreras has ruled that the FBI has shown that Exemption 7(E) (investigative methods or techniques) protects records about the FBI's use of its policies for impersonating journalists as part of undercover operations, but that the agency has so far failed to show that Exemption 7(A) (interference with ongoing investigation or proceeding) allows the agency to withhold some responsive records. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press submitted a multi-part request to the FBI after learning about the FBI's impersonation of a journalist to trap a student bomber at Timberline High School in Seattle. As part of its follow-on request, the Reporters Committee also learned that the FBI had impersonated a documentary filmmaker during its investigation of rancher Cliven Bundy. The FBI initially issued a Glomar response neither confirming nor denying the existence of records, but Contreras rejected the claim and ordered the agency to search for responsive records. The agency located 125,000 potentially responsive records, including 200 audio/video files. The FBI disclosed a small portion of these records but withheld most of them under a variety of exemptions. By the time Contreras ruled, the agency claimed that most of the withheld records were protected by Exemption 7(E), while the remainder were covered by Exemption 7(A). Contreras began by considering and rejecting the Reporters Committee's claim that the foreseeable harm standard included in the 2016 FOIA Improvement Act heightened the showing beyond the "low bar" established by the D.C. Circuit's case law on Exemption 7(E). Contreras disagreed, noting that "applying a higher foreseeability bar 'would mean ignoring the D.C. Circuit's precedents defining Exemption 7(E)'s scope." He pointed out that "to the extent the standards of Exemption 7(E) and the FOIA Improvement Act conflict, the one specific to Exemption 7(E) should control." The FBI argued that the mosaic theory �" separate disclosure of otherwise innocuous information could be assembled by a requester to reveal exempt information �" covered much of the information. Contreras noted that "forcing the agency to disclose even high-level information about the records of its uses of the filmmaker technique would reveal to wrongdoers how often, where, and when the agency uses the technique. There is little question that divulging an overview of the Bureau's use of the technique over the past eleven years would constitute the disclosure of a law enforcement technique or procedure for purposes of Exemption 7(E)." The Reporters Committee argued the agency had failed to meet its burden for showing the exemption's application. However, Contreras pointed out that "this position 'understates just how low the threshold is to satisfy Exemption 7(E)'s "circumvention of the law" requirement.' Remember, the exemption requires only that an agency 'demonstrate logically how the release of the requested information might create a risk of circumvention of the law.' The Bureau has satisfied that 'relatively low bar.'" The Reporters Committee also contended that some information could be disclosed without risking circumvention of the law. But Contreras pointed out that "when coupled with publicly available information such as news reports or press releases, details like names of those involved in an investigation or the addresses of key locations could reveal which Bureau investigations included the use of the filmmaker technique. The same could be true for the date associated with a document if the document's description mentions a public event or investigatory milestone." The FBI withheld 54 pages under Exemption 7(A). Reviewing the sufficiency of the agency's claim, Contreras found its explanation so far fell short because the agency had not divided the records into functional categories. Citing his concern as to whether records had been disclosed in discovery, he noted that "if it did, now would releasing the information here interfere with his ongoing case? The Bureau does not say, so the Court is left to guess. Similar questions arise with respect to other individuals under investigation. More of an explanation is required." Rather than grant summary judgment to the Reporters Committee on the issue, Contreras indicated that the FBI could provide a more detailed explanation if it chose to do so.
Issues: Exemption 7(E) - Investigative methods or techniques

FOIA Project Annotation: Judge Rudolph Contreras has resolved the remaining issues in litigation between the Reporters Committee and the FBI involving the organization's FOIA request for records concerning when the agency uses policies for impersonating journalists as part on an investigation, by primarily ruling in favor of the agency. The case involved impersonating journalists or documentary filmmakers during its Operation Longbow investigation of rancher Cliven Bundy. The remaining 54 pages at issue were originally withheld by the FBI under Exemption 7(A) (interference with ongoing investigation proceeding or proceeding). The agency decided Exemption 7(A) no longer applied, but continued to withhold them under Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy), Exemption 7(C) (invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records), and Exemption 7(E) (investigative methods or techniques). RCFP argued that the exemptions did not apply. Under Exemption 7(C), Contreras indicated that "here, Exemption 7(C) does not justify the FBI's withholding of pseudonyms. The Committee argues that because the 'very purpose' of a pseudonym 'is to shield an individual's true identity,' there is no privacy interest in a pseudonym." Rejecting the FBI's claim that disclosure of pseudonyms would not shed light on government activities, Contreras noted that "this puts the cart before the horse, because as a preliminary matter, the FBI has the 'burden' to show that the 'privacy concerns addressed by Exemption 7(C) are present.' This it has not done. The FBI does claim, for example, the pseudonyms in the 54 pages of records can be readily traced to or otherwise reveal the underlying individual's identity. Thus, the FBI must release all pseudonyms in the 54 pages of records." Contreras then rejected the RCFP's challenge to the identity of four FBI special agents because they were publicly identified with the Bundy investigation and were not part of the public domain. Contreras disagreed, indicating that "the issue therefore whether these publicly available documents 'effectively waive' these individuals' rights to keep their names redacted on the 54 pages of records." He noted that "the answer is no. News reports associating an individual with an investigation do not waive an individual's privacy interest in that investigation." Contreras indicated that the public mention of the agents did not match the actual information being sought by the RCFP. He noted that "the Committee has made no effort to show that the special agents have publicly disclosed their involvement in the Bundy investigation in connection with the filmmaker impersonation tactic." Turning to Exemption 7(E), Contreras sided once again with the agency. He rejected RCFP's argument that one example indicated that the FBI had disclosed the name of an undercover agent, noting instead that "even if news articles give the public an idea of the various locations involved in the Bundy investigation, they do not disclose specific FBI units that were involved in the investigation and how the FBI allocated unit resources." He observed that "the FBI did not disclose undercover unit/squad information in this case, and the Committee has not pointed to evidence suggesting otherwise."
Issues: Exemption 7(C) - Invasion of privacy concerning law enforcement records

Date Filed	Doc #	Docket Text
2017-08-21	1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5083009) filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons Summons for U.S. Attorney General, # 7 Summons Summons for Department of Justice, # 8 Summons Summons for Federal Bureau of Investigation, # 9 Summons Summons for U.S. Attorney)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/21/2017)
2017-08-21		Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (sth) (Entered: 08/21/2017)
2017-08-21	2	SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(sth) (Entered: 08/21/2017)
2017-08-28	3	NOTICE of Appearance by Johnny Hillary Walker, III on behalf of All Defendants (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 08/28/2017)
2017-08-29	4	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/24/2017. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/29/2017)
2017-08-29	5	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/24/2017. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/23/2017. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/29/2017)
2017-08-29	6	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 8/24/2017 (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/29/2017)
2017-08-29	7	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 8/24/2017 (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/29/2017)
2017-09-25	8	ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 09/25/2017)
2017-09-25		MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and submit a proposed briefing schedule on or before October 10, 2017. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/25/2017. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/25/2017)
2017-10-10	9	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 10/10/2017)
2017-10-10		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 9 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall have until November 22, 2017 to meet, confer, and submit their proposed briefing schedule. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/10/2017. (lcrc1) (Entered: 10/10/2017)
2017-10-11		Set/Reset Deadlines: Meet & Confer Statement due by 11/22/2017. (tj) (Entered: 10/11/2017)
2017-11-22	10	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 11/22/2017)
2017-11-22		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 10 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before January 22, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/22/2017. (lcrc1) (Entered: 11/22/2017)
2018-01-17	11	NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Anne Nelson on behalf of REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Nelson, Jennifer) (Entered: 01/17/2018)
2018-01-22	12	Unopposed MOTION to Stay Due to Lapse of Appropriations by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 01/22/2018)
2018-01-23	13	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 01/23/2018)
2018-01-23		MINUTE ORDER denying as moot 12 Unopposed Motion to Stay Due to Lapse of Appropriations. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/23/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 01/23/2018)
2018-01-23		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 13 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties submit a further joint status report on or before March 8, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/23/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 01/23/2018)
2018-02-07		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/8/2018 (tj) (Entered: 02/07/2018)
2018-03-08	14	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 03/08/2018)
2018-03-08		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 14 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a further joint status report on or before April 9, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 03/08/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/08/2018)
2018-03-09		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/9/2018 (tj) (Entered: 03/09/2018)
2018-04-09	15	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit a Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 04/09/2018)
2018-04-09		MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file the joint status report on or before April 17, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 04/09/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/09/2018)
2018-04-10		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/17/2018 (tj) (Entered: 04/10/2018)
2018-04-17	16	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 04/17/2018)
2018-04-24		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 16 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties meet, confer, and submit a proposed schedule for briefing on the FBI's Glomar responses under Exemption 7(E), as well as on any other issue that the parties assert is ready for the Court's resolution, on or before May 8, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 04/24/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/24/2018)
2018-04-25		Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 5/8/2018. (tj) (Entered: 04/25/2018)
2018-05-08	17	Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order on Defendants' Glomar responses by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/08/2018)
2018-05-08		MINUTE ORDER granting 17 the parties' Joint Motion for Scheduling Order on Defendants' Glomar Responses: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern briefing on the Defendants' Glomar responses under Exemption 7(E): Defendants' motion for summary judgment will be due by July 9, 2018; Plaintiff's opposition to Defendants' motion and any cross-motion for summary judgment will be due by August 17, 2018; Defendants' reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion if a cross-motion is filed will be due by September 14, 2018; and Plaintiff's reply in support of its cross-motion if a cross-motion is filed will be due by October 5, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 05/08/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 05/08/2018)
2018-05-11		Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 8/17/2018. Response to Cross Motions due by 9/14/2018. Reply to Cross Motions due by 10/5/2018. Summary Judgment motions due by 7/9/2018. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/17/2018. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/14/2018. (tj) (Entered: 05/11/2018)
2018-07-05	18	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Move for Partial Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/05/2018)
2018-07-06		MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern briefing on Defendants' Glomar responses under Exemption 7(E): Defendants' motion for summary judgment will be due by July 23, 2018; Plaintiff's opposition to Defendants' motion and any cross-motion for summary judgment will be due by August 31, 2018; Defendants' reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion if a cross-motion is filed will be due by September 28, 2018; and Plaintiff's reply in support of its cross-motion if a cross-motion is filed will be due by October 19, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 07/06/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 07/06/2018)
2018-07-06		Set/Reset Deadlines: Summary Judgment motion due by 7/23/2018. Plaintiff's Response to Motion for Summary Judgment/Cross Motion due by 8/31/2018. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/28/2018. Reply to Cross Motion due by 10/19/2018. (hs) (Entered: 07/06/2018)
2018-07-23	19	MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of David Hardy, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/23/2018)
2018-08-23	20	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants' Partial Motion for Summary Judgment and Move for Partial Summary Judgment by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/23/2018)
2018-08-23		MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Plaintiff's Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern the remaining briefing on Defendants' Glomar responses under Exemption 7(E): Plaintiff's opposition to Defendants' motion for partial summary judgment and Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment will be due by September 14, 2018; Defendants' reply in support of their motion for partial summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion will be due by October 12, 2018; and Plaintiff's reply in support of its cross-motion will be due by November 2, 2018. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 08/23/2018. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/23/2018)
2018-08-24		Set/Reset Deadlines: Reply to Cross Motions due by 11/2/2018. Motions due by 9/14/2018. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/14/2018. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 10/12/2018. (tj) (Entered: 08/24/2018)
2018-09-14	21	Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and In Support of Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 2 Plaintiff's Combined Statement of Material Facts as to Which there is no Genuine Issue and Response to Defendants' Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Declaration of Katie Townsend, # 4 Declaration of Abby Ellis, # 5 Declaration of David G Byars, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/14/2018)
2018-09-14	22	NOTICE of Filing by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/14/2018)
2018-09-14	23	Memorandum in opposition to re 19 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (See Docket Entry 21 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 09/21/2018)
2018-10-04	24	NOTICE of Change of Address by KatieLynn Boyd Townsend (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 10/04/2018)
2018-10-12	25	REPLY to opposition to motion re 19 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 10/12/2018)
2018-10-12	26	Memorandum in opposition to re 21 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 10/12/2018)
2018-11-02	27	REPLY to opposition to motion re 21 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 11/02/2018)
2019-03-01	28	ORDER denying 19 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; granting 21 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/1/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/01/2019)
2019-03-01	29	MEMORANDUM OPINION denying 19 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; granting 21 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/1/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/01/2019)
2019-03-04		MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and submit a joint status report including a proposal or proposals to govern further proceedings on or before March 18, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/4/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/04/2019)
2019-03-04		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/18/2019 (tj) (Entered: 03/04/2019)
2019-03-18	30	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 03/18/2019)
2019-03-19		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 30 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before April 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/19/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/19/2019)
2019-03-22		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/17/2019 (tj) (Entered: 03/22/2019)
2019-04-17	31	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
2019-04-17		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 31 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before May 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/17/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
2019-04-17		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/17/2019. (tj) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
2019-05-17	32	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 05/17/2019)
2019-05-17		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 32 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before June 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/17/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 05/17/2019)
2019-05-21		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 6/17/2019. (tj) (Entered: 05/21/2019)
2019-06-17	33	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 06/17/2019)
2019-06-18		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 33 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before July 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/18/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 06/18/2019)
2019-07-17	34	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/17/2019)
2019-07-17		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 34 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before October 17, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/17/19. (lcrc1) (Entered: 07/17/2019)
2019-08-21		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/17/2019. (tj) (Entered: 08/21/2019)
2019-10-17	35	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-10-17		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 35 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before November 25, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/17/2019. (lcrc1) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-10-17		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 11/25/2019 (tj) (Entered: 10/17/2019)
2019-11-26	36	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-11-26		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 36 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before January 31, 2020. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a status hearing on February 5, 2020, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14 before Judge Rudolph Contreras. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/26/2019. (lcrc1) (Entered: 11/26/2019)
2019-12-19		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 1/31/2020; Status Conference set for 2/5/2020 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14 before Judge Rudolph Contreras. (tj) (Entered: 12/19/2019)
2019-12-31	37	NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Sian Jones on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Substituting for attorney Johnny H. Walker, III (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 12/31/2019)
2020-01-31	38	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-02-05		MINUTE ORDER: As discussed on the record during the status conference on February 5, 2020, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall submit to the Court, on or before February 12, 2020, sufficient information to conclude that the FBI's pace of record processing is reasonable. The submission shall be made in camera , ex parte , and under seal. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/5/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 02/05/2020)
2020-02-05		Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Status Conference held on 2/5/2020. The court addresses a dispute regarding production of documents. (Court Reporter: Elizabeth Saint Loth.) (tj) (Entered: 02/05/2020)
2020-02-12	39	NOTICE of Filing Ex Parte, In Camera, and Under Seal by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 02/12/2020)
2020-03-09		MINUTE ORDER: As proposed in 38 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 17, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/9/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/09/2020)
2020-03-17	40	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 03/17/2020)
2020-03-18		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 40 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties, on or before April 2, 2020, meet and confer to discuss a reasonable schedule for the production of responsive records in this matter that accounts for any delay due to the closure of the FBI's Records Management Division through March 30, 2020, and, if the FBI's legal position is that it need not disclose any additional documents, it shall propose an immediate briefing schedule without awaiting the review and processing of the remainder of the documents (which review and processing shall continue at the previously disclosed pace simultaneous to any briefing). SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/18/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
2020-03-18		Set/Reset Deadlines: Meet & Confer Statement due by 4/2/2020. (tj) (Entered: 03/18/2020)
2020-04-02	41	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Seidel Decl.)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/02/2020)
2020-04-06		SCHEDULING MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 41 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the FBI shall file a status report on or before April 13, 2020 that advises the Court whether the FBI's Records Management Division (RIDS) has resumed operations. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern summary judgment briefing in this case: The FBI shall file its motion for partial summary judgment regarding its responses to Items 6-8 60 days after RIDS resumes operations; Plaintiff shall file its opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment 30 days thereafter; Defendant shall file its reply and cross-opposition 21 days thereafter; and Plaintiff shall file its cross-reply (if necessary) 21 days thereafter. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/6/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/06/2020)
2020-04-06		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/13/2020 (tj) (Entered: 04/06/2020)
2020-04-13	42	STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Seidel Decl)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
2020-04-13		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 42 Defendants' Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before May 13, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/13/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/13/2020)
2020-04-14		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/13/2020 (tj) (Entered: 04/14/2020)
2020-05-13	43	Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Hardy)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
2020-05-14		MINUTE ORDER: In light of 43 the parties' Joint Status Report and this Court's earlier Scheduling Minute Order (April 6, 2020), it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern renewed summary judgment briefing in this case: Defendants' motion for summary judgment is due on June 29, 2020; Plaintiff's opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment is due on July 29, 2020; Defendants' reply and opposition to the cross-motion is due on August 19, 2020; Plaintiff's reply is due on September 9, 2020. The Court adopts this schedule mindful that the FBI's current capacity is partial and limited. But the Court seeks to prioritize this case, in which the issues are primarily legal. The Court expects the FBI to devote some of its limited capacity to supporting the lawyers in briefing the legal issues in this case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/14/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 05/14/2020)
2020-05-15		Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 7/29/2020. Response to Cross Motions due by 8/19/2020. Reply to Cross Motions due by 9/9/2020. Summary Judgment motions due by 6/29/2020. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/29/2020. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/19/2020. (tj) (Entered: 05/15/2020)
2020-06-25	44	MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Seidel Decl., # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 06/25/2020)
2020-06-25	45	Memorandum in opposition to re 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 06/25/2020)
2020-06-29	46	REPLY to opposition to motion re 44 MOTION for Extension of Time to File filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 06/29/2020)
2020-06-29		MINUTE ORDER granting 44 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time: Over Plaintiff's objection and with reluctance, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern renewed summary judgment briefing in this case: Defendants' motion for summary judgment is due on July 30, 2020; Plaintiff's opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment is due on August 31, 2020; Defendants' reply and opposition to the cross-motion is due on September 21, 2020; Plaintiff's reply is due on October 13, 2020. Defendants should not expect any additional extensions, and no extensions will be granted on the basis of the assigned AUSA's lack of clearance. If the AUSA has not obtained a clearance in the requisite time period, the DOJ shall assign an attorney with such clearance to meet the deadline. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/29/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 06/29/2020)
2020-06-30		Set/Reset Deadlines: Cross Motions due by 8/31/2020. Response to Cross Motions due by 9/21/2020. Reply to Cross Motions due by 8/13/2020. Summary Judgment motions due by 7/30/2020. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/31/2020. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/21/2020. (tj) (Entered: 06/30/2020)
2020-07-30	47	Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian); Modified relief on 7/31/2020 (ztth). (Entered: 07/30/2020)
2020-07-30	48	NOTICE Of Lodging Of Classified Declaration & Vaughn Index For Ex Parte, In Camera Review by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 07/30/2020)
2020-08-31	49	Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of Katie Townsend, # 4 Declaration of Simon Kilmurry, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-08-31	50	MOTION In Camera Review by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/31/2020)
2020-08-31	51	Memorandum in opposition to re 47 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (See Docket Entry 49 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 09/02/2020)
2020-09-11	52	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 09/11/2020)
2020-09-11		MINUTE ORDER granting 52 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file their opposition to 50 Plaintiff's motion for in camera review on or before September 21, 2020. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file any reply in support of that motion on or before October 13, 2020. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/11/2020. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/11/2020)
2020-09-15		Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 9/21/2020; Replies due by 10/13/2020. (tj) (Entered: 09/15/2020)
2020-09-21	53	RESPONSE re 49 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Resp to Pl's SUMF, # 2 Declaration Bender, # 3 Exhibit A)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 09/21/2020)
2020-09-21	54	RESPONSE re 50 MOTION In Camera Review filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 09/21/2020)
2020-10-13	55	REPLY to opposition to motion re 49 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment , 50 MOTION In Camera Review filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 10/13/2020)
2021-03-16		MINUTE ORDER: The Court has reviewed the classified declaration and Vaughn index that Defendants filed for in camera review. See Notice, ECF No. 48 . It appears that the overwhelming majority of the declaration's paragraphs are not marked for classification. It is also possible that large portions of the Vaughn index are not classified (although the entirety of the pages are so marked). To assist the Court in resolving the parties' cross-motions for summary judgment, see ECF Nos. 47 , 49 , it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before March 30, 2021, Defendants shall re-submit ex parte and in camera an unclassified copy of those materials with any classified material redacted. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/16/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/16/2021)
2021-03-24	56	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Submit by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 03/24/2021)
2021-03-25		MINUTE ORDER granting 56 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 21, 2021, Defendants shall re-submit ex parte and in camera unclassified copies of the declaration and Vaughn index described in their Notice, ECF No. 48 , with any classified material redacted. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/25/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-04-21	57	NOTICE of Ex Parte, In Camera Submission by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
2021-07-12	58	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 47 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; denying 49 Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; and denying 50 Plaintiff's Motion for In Camera Review. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/12/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-12	59	MEMORANDUM OPINION granting in part and denying in part 47 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; denying 49 Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; and denying 50 Plaintiff's Motion for In Camera Review. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/12/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-12		MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's recent 58 order and 59 memorandum opinion denying in part 47 Defendants' motion for partial summary judgment, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall renew their motion for partial summary judgment with respect to records categorically withheld under Exemption 7(A) on or before August 12, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/12/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-08-02	60	NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Alexander Marshall on behalf of REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 08/02/2021)
2021-08-05	61	MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 08/05/2021)
2021-08-05		MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part 61 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall renew their motion for partial summary judgment with respect to records categorically withheld under Exemption 7(A) on or before October 4, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/5/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/05/2021)
2021-08-13	62	Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-08-13		MINUTE ORDER granting 62 Joint Motion to Set Deadlines: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern summary judgment proceedings in this case: Defendants shall renew their motion for partial summary judgment with respect to records categorically withheld under Exemption 7(A) on or before October 4, 2021; Plaintiff shall file its opposition and cross-motion for partial summary judgment on or before November 8, 2021; Defendants shall file their reply and cross-opposition on or before December 6, 2021; and Plaintiff shall file its cross-reply on or before December 23, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/13/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/13/2021)
2021-09-21	63	NOTICE of Appearance by Gunita Singh on behalf of REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Singh, Gunita) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-10-04	64	Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration 2d Bender, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
2021-11-08	65	Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of Katie Townsend, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
2021-11-08	66	Memorandum in opposition to re 64 Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration of Katie Townsend, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
2021-11-29	67	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
2021-11-29		MINUTE ORDER granting 67 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern summary judgment briefing in this case: Defendant shall file its combined cross-opposition and reply on or before December 20, 2021; and Plaintiff shall file its cross-reply on or before January 18, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/29/2021. (lcrc1) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
2021-12-20	68	REPLY to opposition to motion re 64 Partial MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts (Resp. to Pl's SMF & Supp), # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2021-12-20	69	RESPONSE re 65 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts (Resp. to Pl's SMF & Supp), # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2022-01-18	70	REPLY to opposition to motion re 65 Cross MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Supplemental Statement of Material Facts, # 2 Declaration of Katie Townsend)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
2022-02-11	71	ERRATA by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION re 68 Reply to opposition to Motion, filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, 69 Response to motion, filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration 7th Seidel, # 2 Declaration 6th Seidel, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit Corrected Brief, # 5 Exhibit Corrected Brief Redline, # 6 Exhibit Corrected SUMF, # 7 Exhibit Corrected SUMF Redline)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-10-21	72	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 64 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and granting in part and denying in part 65 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10-21-2022. (lcrc3) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
2022-10-21	73	MEMORANDUM OPINION granting in part and denying in part 64 Defendants' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and granting in part and denying in part 65 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10-21-2022. (lcrc3) (Entered: 10/21/2022)
2022-11-18	74	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-18		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 74 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before January 5, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/18/2022. (lcrc1) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-18		Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/5/2023. (zgf) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2023-01-05	75	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
2023-01-05		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 75 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before March 7, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/5/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
2023-03-07	76	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, US DEPT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
2023-03-07		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 76 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before April 14, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/7/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
2023-03-08		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/14/2023 (tj) (Entered: 03/08/2023)
2023-04-14	77	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, US DEPT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/14/2023)
2023-04-14		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 77 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before May 31, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/14/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/14/2023)
2023-04-21		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/31/2023 (tj) (Entered: 04/21/2023)
2023-05-31	78	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
2023-05-31		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 78 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before July 31, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/31/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
2023-06-01		Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 7/31/2023 (tj) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-07-31	79	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, US DEPT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
2023-08-02		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 79 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before September 14, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/2/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/02/2023)
2023-08-29	80	NOTICE of Appearance by Michael David Wagner on behalf of All Defendants (Wagner, Michael) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
2023-09-14	81	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, US DEPT OF JUSTICE. (Wagner, Michael) (Entered: 09/14/2023)
2023-09-15		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 81 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before October 13, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 9/15/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-10-13	82	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, US DEPT OF JUSTICE. (Wagner, Michael) (Entered: 10/13/2023)
2023-10-13		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 82 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before December 15, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/13/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 10/13/2023)
2023-12-15	83	Joint STATUS REPORT by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Wagner, Michael) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2023-12-15		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 83 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before February 16, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/15/2023. (lcrc1) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2024-02-16	84	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Marshall, Adam) (Entered: 02/16/2024)
2024-02-16		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 84 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before April 16, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/16/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 02/16/2024)
2024-04-02	85	MOTION for Reconsideration re 72 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 58 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 04/02/2024)
2024-04-09	86	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File , Consent MOTION for Scheduling Order by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
2024-04-09		MINUTE ORDER granting 86 Defendants' Consent Motion for an Extension of Time. It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration shall be filed on or before May 8, 2024, and Plaintiff's Reply shall be filed on or before May 29, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/9/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
2024-04-16	87	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 04/16/2024)
2024-04-16		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 87 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before June 17, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/16/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 04/16/2024)
2024-05-08	88	Memorandum in opposition to re 85 Motion for Reconsideration, filed by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-16	89	REPLY to opposition to motion re 85 MOTION for Reconsideration re 72 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, 58 Order on Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 05/16/2024)
2024-06-17	90	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 06/17/2024)
2024-06-18		MINUTE ORDER granting 90 Defendants' Consent Motion for an Extension of Time to File. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a joint status report on or before June 20, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/18/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
2024-06-18	91	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
2024-06-18		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 91 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before August 15, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/18/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
2024-08-15	92	Joint STATUS REPORT by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
2024-08-15		MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 92 the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before October 15, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/15/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
2024-09-20	93	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 85 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/20/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/20/2024)
2024-09-20	94	MEMORANDUM OPINION granting in part and denying in part 85 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/20/2024. (lcrc1) (Entered: 09/20/2024)
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