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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv00912
Date Filed2019-04-01
Date Closed2024-09-24
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Commerce and 13 other agencies for records concerning calendar entries for certain agency officials. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, AO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
TERMINATED: 04/15/2022
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
TERMINATED: 09/13/2021
DefendantU.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
TERMINATED: 06/21/2022
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
TERMINATED: 04/10/2023
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
TERMINATED: 06/21/2022
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
TERMINATED: 09/29/2023
DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
TERMINATED: 04/10/2023
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
TERMINATED: 09/13/2021
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
TERMINATED: 02/03/2023
DefendantADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
DefendantADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
TERMINATED: 04/10/2023
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TERMINATED: 06/21/2022
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
TERMINATED: 06/21/2022
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2019-04-011COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6032930) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons USAO, # 3 Summons U.S. Att'y General, # 4 Summons Commerce, # 5 Summons Education, # 6 Summons EPA, # 7 Summons DOJ, # 8 Summons DHS, # 9 Summons CBP, # 10 Summons ICE, # 11 Summons USCIS, # 12 Summons DOI, # 13 Summons HHS, # 14 Summons ACF, # 15 Summons HUD, # 16 Summons State, # 17 Summons Treasury)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-012LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 04/01/2019)
2019-04-02Case Assigned to Judge John D. Bates. (zef, ) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
2019-04-023SUMMONS (16) Issued Electronically as to ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zef, ) (Entered: 04/02/2019)
2019-04-304NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Todd Cohen on behalf of All Defendants (Cohen, Jason) (Entered: 04/30/2019)
2019-05-015Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Cohen, Jason) (Entered: 05/01/2019)
2019-05-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 5 defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to answer, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that 5 defendants' motion for extension of time is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendants' responsive pleading shall be filed by not later than June 3, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 05/02/2019. (lcjdb3, ) (Entered: 05/02/2019)
2019-06-036Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Cohen, Jason) (Entered: 06/03/2019)
2019-06-04MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 6 defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to answer, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that 6 defendants' motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that defendants' responsive pleading shall be filed by not later than June 13, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 06/04/2019. (lcjdb3) (Entered: 06/04/2019)
2019-06-217Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Truong, John) (Entered: 06/21/2019)
2019-06-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 7 defendants' consent motion for an extension of time to file a responsive pleading, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that 7 defendants' consent motion for an extension of time is GRANTED; it is further ORDERED that defendants shall file a responsive pleading by not later than July 11, 2019; and it is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report by not later than July 18, 2019. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 06/21/2019. (lcjdb3, ) (Entered: 06/21/2019)
2019-06-24Case directly reassigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. Judge John D. Bates is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-06-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 7/11/2019. Joint Status Report due by 7/18/2019. (tb) (Entered: 06/24/2019)
2019-07-118ANSWER to Complaint by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(Cohen, Jason) (Entered: 07/11/2019)
2019-07-159ENTERED IN ERROR.....CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Wood, Hart) Modified on 7/16/2019 (jf). (Entered: 07/15/2019)
2019-07-16NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 9 Certificate of Service was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading using the "Service of Process" event (jf) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
2019-07-1610RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/2/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/2/2019.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 4/8/2019., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES served on 4/8/2019; U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES served on 4/8/2019; U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR served on 4/8/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY served on 4/8/2019; U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 4/8/2019; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 4/8/2019 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
2019-07-1811Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 07/18/2019)
2019-07-22MINUTE ORDER. In light of the representations in the Parties' 11 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a further Joint Status Report on or before August 22, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 22, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/22/2019)
2019-07-22Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 8/22/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 07/22/2019)
2019-08-2212Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 08/22/2019)
2019-08-22MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 12 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties submit an additional Joint Status Report by September 26, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 22, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 08/22/2019)
2019-08-22Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint status report due by 9/26/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 08/22/2019)
2019-09-2313Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Cohen, Jason) (Entered: 09/23/2019)
2019-09-25MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendants' 13 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED and that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before October 3, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 25, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/25/2019)
2019-09-25Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 10/3/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 09/29/2019)
2019-10-0314Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-04MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 14 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before December 2, 2019. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 4, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-10-04Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 12/2/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-11-2115NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Sean Michael Tepe on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Jason Cohen (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 11/21/2019)
2019-12-0216Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 12/02/2019)
2019-12-03MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 16 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before January 31, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 3, 2019. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2019-12-03Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/31/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 12/04/2019)
2020-01-3117Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 01/31/2020)
2020-02-03MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 17 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before March 31, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 3, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/03/2020)
2020-02-03Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 3/31/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 02/04/2020)
2020-03-3118Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Eric F. Stein)(Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 03/31/2020)
2020-04-03MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 18 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before May 7, 2020. It is further ORDERED that Defendant Department of State's upcoming production deadlines are STAYED pending further order from the Court and that it shall update the Court on its ability to resume review and production of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request in the Parties' next Joint Status Report. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 3, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/03/2020)
2020-05-0719Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 05/07/2020)
2020-05-11MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 19 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before July 7, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 11, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 05/11/2020)
2020-05-11Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 7/7/2020. (zcdw) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
2020-06-3020STIPULATION of Dismissal of EPA by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 06/30/2020)
2020-07-0721Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
2020-07-08MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 21 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before September 8, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 8, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 07/08/2020)
2020-07-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/8/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 07/08/2020)
2020-09-0822Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 09/08/2020)
2020-09-14MINUTE ORDER. In light of the Parties' 22 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report on or before November 9, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 14, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/14/2020)
2020-09-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/9/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 09/15/2020)
2020-11-0923Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 11/09/2020)
2020-11-09MINUTE ORDER. After review of the Parties' 23 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional joint status report by January 8, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 9, 2020. (lccjn1) (Entered: 11/09/2020)
2020-11-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/8/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 11/10/2020)
2021-01-0824Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 01/08/2021)
2021-01-29MINUTE ORDER. After review of the Parties' 24 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional joint status report by March 9, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 29, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
2021-01-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/9/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
2021-03-0925Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
2021-03-17MINUTE ORDER. After review of the Parties' 25 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional joint status report by May 10, 2021. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 17, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 03/17/2021)
2021-03-17Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/10/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 03/18/2021)
2021-03-2226NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Dedra Seibel Curteman on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Sean Tepe (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 03/22/2021)
2021-05-1027Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 05/10/2021)
2021-07-0828MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- J. Zachery Morris, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8585662. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Declaration of J. Zachery Morris)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-1229Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-09-1330STIPULATION of Dismissal to Defendants Department of Education and Department of the Interior by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
2021-09-1331Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
2021-09-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Parties' 31 Joint Status Report and 30 Joint Stipulation of Dismissal to Defendants Department of Education and Department of the Interior, the Court construes the Joint Stipulation as a motion to dismiss defendants U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of the Interior from this action (whether under Rule 21 or otherwise). That motion is granted and it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants Department of Education and Department of the Interior are dismissed from this case without prejudice. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 14, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Parties' 31 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file by December 13, 2021 an additional joint status report advising the Court of the status of this matter, including a recommendation for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 14, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/13/2021. (zcal) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
2021-10-04MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of J. Zachery Morris, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that J. Zachery Morris is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 4, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 10/04/2021)
2021-12-0232NOTICE of Appearance by John Zachery Morris on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Morris, John) (Entered: 12/02/2021)
2021-12-1333Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, John) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 33 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by February 11, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 14, 2021. (lccjn1) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2022-02-1134Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 34 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by April 8, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a recommendation for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 14, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2022-04-0735Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
2022-04-0736STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Morris, John) (Entered: 04/07/2022)
2022-04-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Parties' 36 Stipulation of Dismissal, the Court construes the Stipulation as a joint motion to dismiss defendant U.S. Department of Commerce from this action (whether under Rule 21 or otherwise). That motion is granted and it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant U.S. Department of Commerce is dismissed from this case without prejudice. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 15, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
2022-04-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Parties' 35 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by June 7, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a recommendation for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 15, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
2022-06-0737Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
2022-06-0738STIPULATION of Dismissal of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Morris, John) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
2022-06-21MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 37 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file, by September 6, 2022, an additional joint status report, including a proposal for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 21, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-06-21MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 38 Stipulation of Dismissal, to the extent it seeks dismissal of less than an action, the Court construes the Stipulation as a joint motion to dismiss Defendants U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection from this action (whether under Rule 21 or otherwise). It is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendants U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, are dismissed from this case with prejudice. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 21, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-07-1439NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney John Zachery Morris terminated. (Morris, John) (Entered: 07/14/2022)
2022-07-2740MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Rachel Baron, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9399910. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration)(Wood, Hart) (Entered: 07/27/2022)
2022-08-15MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 40 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Rachel Baron, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Rachel Baron is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on August 15, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 08/15/2022)
2022-08-1841NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Baron on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Baron, Rachel) (Main Document 41 replaced on 8/19/2022) (zed). (Entered: 08/18/2022)
2022-09-0642Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
2022-09-0643ERRATA Joint Status Report by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT re 42 Status Report,. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
2022-09-12MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 42 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Parties shall file an additional joint status report by December 5, 2022, and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 12, 2022. (lccjn1) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/5/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 09/14/2022)
2022-12-0544Joint STATUS REPORT by ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 12/05/2022)
2023-02-0345STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendant Department of Health and Human Services by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
2023-02-0346Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
2023-04-0447STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendants U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Administration for Children and Families by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-0448Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Parties' 45 and 47 Stipulations of Dismissal, the Court construes the Stipulations as joint motions to dismiss Defendants Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Administration for Children and Families from this action (whether under Rule 21 or otherwise). Those motions are GRANTED and it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Administration for Children and Families are dismissed from this case without prejudice. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 10, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
2023-06-0549Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-07-1350NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Hart W. Wood terminated. (Wood, Hart) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-08-0451Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 08/04/2023)
2023-09-2952STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Defendant U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-10-0353Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
2023-11-1454NOTICE of Appearance by Khahilia Y. Shaw on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-1655NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Rachel Baron terminated. (Baron, Rachel) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-12-0456Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 12/04/2023)
2024-02-0257Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
2024-04-0258Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 04/02/2024)
2024-06-0359Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 06/03/2024)
2024-07-3060Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 07/30/2024)
2024-09-1261STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 09/12/2024)
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