| Date Filed | Doc # | Docket Text |
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| 2019-03-31 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants $ 400 receipt number 0209-3405676, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 03/31/2019) |
| 2019-04-01 | | Case assigned to Hon. Richard J. Arcara. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (SG) (Entered: 04/01/2019) |
| 2019-04-01 | | Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (SG) (Entered: 04/01/2019) |
| 2019-04-01 | | AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution(SG) (Entered: 04/01/2019) |
| 2019-04-01 | 2 | Summons Issued as to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice (Attachments: # 1 summons issued) (SG) (Entered: 04/01/2019) |
| 2019-04-19 | 3 | AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Mark Witzleben, United States Attorney's Office, on April 12, 2019, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2019) |
| 2019-04-19 | 4 | AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on U. S. Department of Homeland Security on April 12, 2019, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2019) |
| 2019-07-04 | 5 | AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint on U. S. Department of Justice served on Mark Witzleben, United States Attorney's Office, on June 18, 2019, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 07/04/2019) |
| 2019-07-25 | 6 | AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint on U. S. Department of Justice on July 23, 2019, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 07/25/2019) |
| 2019-08-15 | 7 | ANSWER to 1 Complaint by U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Cerrone, Michael) Modified on 8/16/2019 to add filer (SG). (Entered: 08/15/2019) |
| 2019-08-16 | | E-Filing Notification: 7 ANSWER to 1 Complaint Modified on 8/16/2019 to add filer U.S. Department of Homeland Security (SG). (SG) (Entered: 08/16/2019) |
| 2019-08-16 | | ADR Plan electronically forwarded to attorneys. The ADR Plan is available for download at http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution .(SG) (Entered: 08/16/2019) |
| 2019-08-19 | 8 | TEXT ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Hon. Leslie G. Foschio. The Magistrate Judge is hereby designated to act in this case as follows: Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(b)(1)(A) and (B), all pre-trial matters in this case are referred to the above-named United States Magistrate Judge, including but not limited to: (1) conduct of a scheduling conference and entry of a scheduling order pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, (2) hearing and disposition of all non-dispositive motions or applications, (3) supervision of discovery, and (4) supervision of all procedural matters involving the aforementioned or involving the preparation of the case or any matter therein for consideration by the District Judge. The Magistrate Judge shall also hear and report upon dispositive motions for the consideration of the District Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(b)(1)(B) and (C). All motions or applications shall be filed with the Clerk and made returnable before the Magistrate Judge. The parties are encouraged to consider the provisions of 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) governing consent to either partial or complete disposition of the case, including trial if necessary, by the Magistrate Judge. Consent forms are available from the office of the Magistrate Judge or the office of the Clerk of Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Richard J. Arcara on 8/19/2019. (LAS) (Entered: 08/19/2019) |
| 2019-08-27 | 9 | ORDER. Scheduling Conference set for 10/1/2019 11:30 AM before Hon. Leslie G. Foschio. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 8/27/2019. (SDW) (Entered: 08/28/2019) |
| 2019-10-01 | 10 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Leslie G. Foschio: Scheduling Conference held on 10/1/2019. Case management order discussed, same to be filed by the court. Appearances: Michael Kuzma, Esq. w/ Plaintiff / Dft: AUSA Michael Cerrone (Court Reporter FTR Gold.) (SDW) (Entered: 10/01/2019) |
| 2019-10-01 | 11 | SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Motions to Join Parties/Amend Pleadings due by 10/31/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 4/30/2020. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 10/1/2019. (SDW) (Entered: 10/02/2019) |
| 2020-03-23 | 12 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Extending the Deadlines Contained in the Scheduling Order by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with Ex. A)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/23/2020) |
| 2020-03-25 | 13 | TEXT ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File. First Amended Scheduling Order shall be filed separately. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 3/25/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 03/25/2020) |
| 2020-03-25 | 14 | FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Defendants shall file its Vaughn filing on or before 6/29/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 6/29/2020. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 3/25/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 03/25/2020) |
| 2020-05-15 | 15 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 05/15/2020) |
| 2020-05-15 | 16 | DECLARATION signed by Michael S. Cerrone re 15 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 05/15/2020) |
| 2020-05-18 | 17 | TEXT ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Second Amended Scheduling Order shall be filed separately. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 5/18/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 05/18/2020) |
| 2020-05-18 | 18 | SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Defendants shall file its Vaughn filing, whether in declaration format or otherwise, on or before 9/30/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 9/30/2020. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 5/18/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 05/18/2020) |
| 2020-05-28 | 19 | AFFIDAVIT of Michael Kuzma by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 05/28/2020) |
| 2020-09-25 | 20 | Third MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions and Vaughn indices by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Michael S. Cerrone)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2020) |
| 2020-09-25 | 21 | TEXT ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Third Amended Scheduling Order to be filed separately. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 9/25/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 09/25/2020) |
| 2020-09-25 | 22 | THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING/ ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Defendants shall file its Vaughn filing, whether in declaration format or otherwise, on or before 11/30/2020. Dispositive Motions due by 11/30/2020. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 9/25/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 09/25/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 23 | MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 24 | MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 25 | STATEMENT OF FACTS (Statement of Undisputed Facts) by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 26 | DECLARATION signed by Catrina M. Pavlik-Keenan re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F-1, # 7 Exhibit F-2, # 8 Exhibit G)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 27 | MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 28 | MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 29 | STATEMENT OF FACTS (Statement of Undisputed Facts) by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 30 | DECLARATION signed by Adam C. Siple re 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 31 | MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice.(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 32 | MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 33 | STATEMENT OF FACTS (Statement of Undisputed Facts) by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-11-30 | 34 | DECLARATION signed by Michael G. Seidel re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-H)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 2020-12-01 | | E-Filing Notification: RE: MOTIONS - for future reference, please file the Motion with Memorandum, Declaration, Statement of Facts etc. as attachments for one docket entry. (BK) (Entered: 12/01/2020) |
| 2020-12-01 | 35 | TEXT ORDER re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. Responses due by 1/8/2021. Replies due by 1/22/2021. Oral argument at the discretion of the court. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 12/1/2020. (SDW) (Entered: 12/01/2020) |
| 2020-12-30 | 36 | CONTINUATION OF EXHIBITS to 34 Declaration Redacted Exhibits . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 12/30/2020) |
| 2021-01-08 | 37 | MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Michael Kuzma, # 2 Statement of Undisputed Facts)(Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 01/08/2021) |
| 2021-01-13 | 38 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 Text Order,,, Set Deadlines,, (Motion for Extension to file reply papers in further support of Defendants' summary judgment motions) by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael S. Cerrone)(Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 01/13/2021) |
| 2021-01-13 | 39 | TEXT ORDER granting 38 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Replies due by 3/5/2021. Issued by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 11/13/2021. (SDW) (Entered: 01/13/2021) |
| 2021-03-05 | 40 | MEMORANDUM in Support re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 2021-03-05 | 41 | DECLARATION signed by Michael G. Seidel re 40 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice . (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 2021-11-22 | 42 | REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, should be GRANTED; 31 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice, should be GRANTED; 27 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Department of Justice, should be GRANTED. The Clerk of Court should be directed to close the file. Objections due fourteen days from receipt. Signed by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 11/22/2021. (TAH) (Entered: 11/22/2021) |
| 2021-12-06 | 43 | OBJECTION to 42 Report and Recommendations by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 12/06/2021) |
| 2021-12-07 | 44 | TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff has filed 43 objections to Magistrate Judge Leslie G. Foschio's 42 Report and Recommendation. Response papers are due on 1/4/2022. Reply papers will be due on 1/25/2022. Oral argument will be scheduled at the discretion of the Court. Issued by Hon. Richard J. Arcara on 12/7/2021. (LAS) (Entered: 12/07/2021) |
| 2021-12-14 | 45 | MEMORANDUM/BRIEF in further support of defendants' motions for summary judgment, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, and in opposition to Plaintiffs Objection to the Report and Recommendation by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice. (Cerrone, Michael) (Entered: 12/14/2021) |
| 2022-01-04 | 46 | REPLY/RESPONSE to re 45 Memorandum/Brief, filed by Leslie James Pickering. (Kuzma, Michael) (Entered: 01/04/2022) |
| 2023-03-23 | 47 | DECISION AND ORDER. Magistrate Judge Leslie G. Foschio's 42 Report and Recommendation is adopted in part. Defendant Department of Justice's motions for summary judgment 27 31 are granted. Defendant Department of Homeland Security's motion for summary judgment 23 is denied. This matter is recommitted to Magistrate Judge Foschio for further proceedings as indicated in the Decision and Order. SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Richard J. Arcara on 3/23/2023. (LAS) (Entered: 03/23/2023) |
| 2024-09-17 | 48 | TEXT ORDER: The court's Decision and Order filed March 23, 2023 47 , denied Defendant DHS's motion for summary judgment (Dkt. 23), noting that Plaintiff had substantially prevailed against DHS who did not oppose Plaintiff's request for attorney fees, and remanded the matter to the undersigned for further proceedings including making specific findings as to the appropriate amount of such attorney fees. Accordingly, Plaintiff shall file an affidavit, supported by exhibits, for such attorney fees by October 2, 2024. Defendant DHS's response to Plaintiff's affidavit shall be filed by October 9, 2024. SO ORDERED. Entered by Hon. Leslie G. Foschio on 9/17/2024. (TAH) (Entered: 09/17/2024) |
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