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Case TitleAmericans for Immigrant Justice, Inc. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityMiami
Case Number1:2020cv20920
Date Filed2020-03-02
Date Closed2021-07-22
JudgeJudge Jose E. Martinez
PlaintiffAmericans for Immigrant Justice, Inc.
Case DescriptionAmericans for Immigrant Justice submitted a FOIA request to U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning a contract for medical and/or mental health services between the agency and Larkin Community Hospital. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, AI Justice filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of Homeland Security
DefendantUnited States Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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2020-03-021COMPLAINT against Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number AFLSDC-12537860, filed by Americans for Immigrant Justice, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Summon(s), # 4 Summon(s), # 5 Summon(s), # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit)(Norris, Allison) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2020-03-022Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jose E. Martinez. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (ar2) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2020-03-023Summons Issued as to United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (ar2) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2020-03-244CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Americans for Immigrant Justice, Inc. re 1 Complaint, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Affidavit)(Norris, Allison) (Entered: 03/24/2020)
2020-04-085ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party United States Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
2020-04-236Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases 20-20920-CIV-MARTINEZ and 20-21072-CIV-ALTONAGA by United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Responses due by 5/7/2020 (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 04/23/2020)
2020-04-307PAPERLESS ORDER denying 6 Joint Motion to Consolidate Cases. The Court cannot consolidate an existing case with a case that is not presently before it. If the parties wish to consolidate the two cases, as it appears they do, they should first ask the judge who will have jurisdiction to consider consolidation to accept transfer of a related case. Once the two cases are before the one judge, the parties may thereafter request consolidation. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 4/30/2020. (kml) (Entered: 04/30/2020)
2020-05-188Joint MOTION to Reassign Case 20-21072-CIV-ALTONAGA , Joint MOTION to Consolidate Cases ( Responses due by 6/1/2020) by United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 05/18/2020)
2020-05-209ORDER Consolidating Related Cases. Granting 8 Motion to Reassign Cases; Granting 8 Motion to Consolidate Cases. All Future Filings must be submitted under Case Number 20-cv-20920. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 5/19/2020. See attached document for full details. (jbs) (Entered: 05/20/2020)
2020-07-2310Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff by Allison Norris for / by Americans for Immigrant Justice, Inc.. Responses due by 8/6/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Norris, Allison) (Entered: 07/23/2020)
2020-07-2411Order Granting 10 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff. Allison Norris withdrawn from case. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 7/24/2020. See attached document for full details. (jbs) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
2020-07-2712PAPERLESS Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report. The Court would typically require the parties to prepare and file a joint scheduling report under Local Rule 16.1. The nature of this action--i.e., a FOIA request--does not lend itself to a traditional litigation schedule as contemplated under the Rule. Accordingly, the parties are to file an alternative schedule on or before August 7, 2020. Namely, the schedule shall indicate whether additional time is required for Defendant to address Plaintiff's request(s) and/or shall include a proposed summary judgment schedule. Joint Scheduling Report due by 8/7/2020. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 7/27/2020. (kml) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
2020-08-0713SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule by United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
2020-08-1014SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties Motions for Summary Judgment are due on or before August 9, 2021. Responses due by 9/9/2021. Replies due by 9/23/2021. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 8/10/2020. See attached document for full details. (jbs) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
2021-07-2215STIPULATION of Dismissal for Mootness by United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
2021-07-2216FINAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL Closing Case. Signed by Judge Jose E. Martinez on 7/22/2021. See attached document for full details. (jbs) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
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