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Case TitleDIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C. et al v. WOLF et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv03478
Date Filed2020-11-30
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffDIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C.
PlaintiffGUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION
Case DescriptionThe Diamond A Ranch and the Guadalupe Ranch Corporation submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for records concerning contracts and related materials pertaining to the Tucson Sector Barrier Wall Replacement Project. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but the Corps of Engineers told the Diamond A Ranch that contracts needed to be sent to contractors for comment before being disclosed. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Diamond A Ranch filed suit. Diamond A Ranch also filed suit against the Department of Homeland Security for constitutional violations.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCHAD F. WOLF in his official capacity as Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security
DefendantCHAD F. WOLF in his official capacity as Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security
TERMINATED: 09/06/2024
DefendantMARK A. MORGAN in his official capacity as Acting Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection
DefendantMARK A. MORGAN in his official capacity as Acting Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection
TERMINATED: 09/06/2024
DefendantRODNEY S. SCOTT in his official capacity as Chief, United States Border Patrol
DefendantRODNEY S. SCOTT in his official capacity as Chief, United States Border Patrol
TERMINATED: 09/06/2024
DefendantPAUL ENRIGUEZ in his official capacity as Acquisition, Real Estate and Environmental Director, Infrastructure Portfolio, Program Management Office Directorate, United States Border Patrol
DefendantSCOTT SPELLMON LTG, in his official capacity as Commanding General, United States Army Corps of Engineers
DefendantSCOTT SPELLMON in his official capacity as Commanding General, United States Army Corps of Engineers
DefendantTROY OLSON in his official capacity as Chief of Construction, South Pacific Border District, United States Army Corps of Engineers
DefendantUNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
DefendantALEJANDRO MAYORKAS in his official capacity as Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
DefendantTROY MILLER in his official capacity as Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DefendantJASON D. OWENS in his official capacity as Chief, U.S. Border Patrol
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2020-11-301COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7893998) filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Summons for Paul Enriguez, # 5 Summons for Mark A. Morgan, # 6 Summons for Troy Olson, # 7 Summons for Rodney S. Scott, # 8 Summons for Scott A. Spellmon, # 9 Summons for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, # 10 Summons for the U.S. Attorney General, # 11 Summons for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, # 12 Summons for Chad F. Wolf)(Baker, Stewart) (Attachment 1 replaced on 12/4/2020) (znmw). (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-11-302LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-11-303LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-11-304WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO NOTICE FILED 11/8/2021.....Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order , MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration of Sage Goodwin, # 4 Exhibits to Declaration of Sage Goodwin (Part 1), # 5 Exhibits to Declaration of Sage Goodwin (Part 2), # 6 Exhibits to Declaration of Sage Goodwin (Part 3), # 7 Exhibits to Declaration of Sage Goodwin (Part 4), # 8 Declaration of John Kruc, # 9 Exhibits to Declaration of John Kruc)(Baker, Stewart) Modified on 11/8/2021 (znmw). (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-12-015NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler McVeigh Alexander on behalf of All Defendants (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-016NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Defendants. Case related to Case No. 19-CV-00408 (TNM); 20-CV-01230 (TNM). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-017ERRATA of Corrected Civil Cover Sheet by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION 1 Complaint,, filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-018RESPONSE re 6 Notice of Related Case filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-019MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-0210Memorandum in opposition to re 9 MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Baker, Stewart) Modified docket event/text on 12/2/2020 (eg). (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (adh, ) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-0211SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-0212REPLY to opposition to motion re 9 MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for TRO filed by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02MINUTE ORDER. The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a telephonic status conference at 3:30 p.m. on December 2, 2020 before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties shall be prepared to address Defendants' 6 Notice of Related Case. Dial-in information has been emailed to counsel. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/2/2020. (lctnm3) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Telephonic Status Conference held on 12/2/2020. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Crystal Pilgrim.) (hmc) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-0213ORDER. This case is hereby transferred to the Calendar and Case Management Committee for random reassignment. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/2/2020. (lctnm3) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-0214SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM Supplement to Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion for Briefing Schedule by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF re 12 Reply to opposition to Motion, (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Colonel Antoinette R. Gant)(Alexander, Tyler) Modified text on 12/3/2020 (ztd). (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-0215Case randomly reassigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Judge Trevor N. McFadden is no longer assigned to the case as deemed not related. (ztnr) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-0316RESPONSE re 14 Notice (Other), filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-03MINUTE ORDER: The Court will hold a hearing on 9 Defendants' Motion to Set a Briefing Schedule and 4 Plaintiffs' Motion for Emergency Relief at 12/07/2020 at 10:00 AM via videoconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Details for the videoconference will be sent separately. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/3/2020. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-0317MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- David Hirsch, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7913168. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Hirsch, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2020-12-04MINUTE ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by David Hirsch. 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 Christopher R. Cooper on 12/4/2020. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/04/2020)
2020-12-0718NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Hirsch on behalf of DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Hirsch, David) (Entered: 12/07/2020)
2020-12-07Minute Entry for video Motion Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/7/2020. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 4 Emergency for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Motion DENIED for reasons stated on the record. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (lsj) (Entered: 12/07/2020)
2020-12-07MINUTE ORDER: As stated on the record at this morning's hearing, it is hereby ORDERED that 4 Plaintiffs' Request for Emergency Relief is DENIED and 9 Defendants' Motion to Set a Briefing Schedule on the Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. The following deadlines shall apply: Defendants' response to 4 Plaintiffs' Request for a Preliminary Injunction is due by 12/14/2020; Plaintiffs' reply is due by 12/21/2020. The court will consider the need for a further hearing in this matter after all briefing is submitted. As represented by Government counsel during the hearing, the Government shall provide the Plaintiffs 14 days advance notice prior to any culvert-related construction activity across Guadalupe Creek and 10 days' advance notice of any blasting adjacent to Plaintiffs' property. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/7/2020. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/07/2020)
2020-12-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 12/14/2020 and Replies due by 12/21/2020. (lsj) (Entered: 12/08/2020)
2020-12-1019TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on December 7, 2020; Page Numbers: 1-22. Date of Issuance:December 10, 2020. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 12/31/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/10/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/10/2021.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2020-12-1420RESPONSE re 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Paul Enriquez, # 2 Affidavit Second Declaration of Col. Antoinette R. Gant)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/14/2020)
2020-12-2121REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Sage Goodwin, # 2 Exhibit A to Second Declaration of Sage Goodwin, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/21/2020)
2020-12-2822RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PAUL ENRIGUEZ served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2823RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MARK A. MORGAN served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2824RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TROY OLSON served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2825RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. RODNEY S. SCOTT served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2826RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SCOTT SPELLMON served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2827RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/7/2020. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/5/2021. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2828RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/7/2020. (Baker, Stewart) Modified served date on 12/29/2020 (eg). (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2829RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2020-12-2830RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CHAD F. WOLF served on 12/7/2020 (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/28/2020)
2021-01-04MINUTE ORDER: Defendants are hereby ordered to file a surreply by 1/14/2021 which addresses North American Butterfly Association v. Wolf, 977 F.3d 1244 (D.C. Cir. 2020) as well as the Declaration and Exhibit submitted along with 21 Plaintiffs' Reply. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 01/04/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 01/04/2021)
2021-01-0531MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Warden, Andrew) Modified event on 1/6/2021 (ztd). (Entered: 01/05/2021)
2021-01-0632RESPONSE re 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply filed by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 01/06/2021)
2021-01-07MINUTE ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS that 31 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiffs' FOIA claims is granted. Defendants' shall file any response/reply to Plaintiff's FOIA claims by 02/05/2021. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' are directed to produce the non-exempt portions of the requested contract as soon as practicable and, in any event, by 02/21/2021 (i.e. within 45 days). Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/7/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 01/07/2021)
2021-01-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 2/5/2021 (lsj) (Entered: 01/07/2021)
2021-01-1233SURREPLY to re 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Third Decl. of Col. Gant)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 01/12/2021)
2021-01-21MINUTE ORDER: In light of the President's "Proclamation on the Termination Of Emergency With Respect To The Southern Border Of The United States And Redirection Of Funds Diverted To Border Wall Construction" , the parties are hereby directed to me et and confer and to, by January 28, 2021, file a brief joint status report addressing the impact of the Proclamation on 4 Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction as well as any further construction activities. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/21/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 01/21/2021)
2021-01-2734Consent MOTION to Stay Proceedings by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 01/27/2021)
2021-01-28MINUTE ORDER granting 34 Motion to Stay: In light of 34 Consent Motion to Stay the Case, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is granted and this case is STAYED for sixty days, excepting production as required under this Courts 1/7/2021 Minute Order addressing Plaintiffs' FOIA claim. It is further ORDERED that, other than to respond to immediate physical dangers or to keep project sites secure, Defendants will provide at least 14 days notice to Plaintiffs and to the Court before any construction adjacent to Plaintiffs parcels. It is further ORDERED that Defendants will promptly advise Plaintiffs of construction necessary to address an immediate physical danger unless the risk of harm requires action without notice, in which case Defendants will promptly notice Plaintiffs after construction begins. It is further ORDERED that this stay will terminate upon Plaintiffs' motion in the event construction resumes adjacent to Plaintiffs' parcels. It is further ORDERED that the parties will file a status report to the Court regarding settlement negotiationson or before 3/29/2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/28/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 01/28/2021)
2021-03-2935Joint STATUS REPORT by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-03-31MINUTE ORDER: In light of 35 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, the stay in this case is hereby continued until 5/26/2021. The parties shall appear for a Status Conference on 5/25/2021 at 01:00 PM via videoconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Log-in information for the videoconference will be sent separately. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/31/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 03/31/2021)
2021-04-3036NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CANCEL BORDER WALL PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. § 284 AND 10 U.S.C. § 2808 by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-05-1437NOTICE of Appearance by Lia Metreveli on behalf of DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Metreveli, Lia) (Entered: 05/14/2021)
2021-05-1438Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 05/14/2021)
2021-05-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of 38 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, the stay in this case is continued until 6/25/2021. The Status Conference set for 5/25/2021 at 1:00 PM is hereby VACATED. The Court will hold a Status Conference in this matter at a date to be announced in a future order after the parties' settlement conference on 5/31/2021. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/18/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 05/18/2021)
2021-05-24MINUTE ORDER: The Court will hold a status conference in this matter on 6/8/2021 at 10:00 AM via videoconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Log-in information for the videoconference will be sent separately. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/24/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 05/24/2021)
2021-06-03NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 39 Status Report was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading. (ztd) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
2021-06-0439ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . .STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment)(Baker, Stewart) Modified on 6/10/2021 (ztd). (Entered: 06/04/2021)
2021-06-08Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper: Status Conference held on 6/8/2021. (Court Reporter Lisa Moreira) (nbn) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-08MINUTE ORDER: As discussed on the record at todays status conference, the parties are hereby ordered to file a Joint Status Report on or before July 8, 2021 on the progress of their ongoing negotiations. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/8/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-10NOTICE OF ERROR re 39 Status Report; emailed to sbaker@steptoe.com, cc'd 7 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please see Local Rule 5.1(a) regarding Correspondence. All future documents/filings must be in pleading format. (ztd, ) (Entered: 06/10/2021)
2021-06-1140STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 06/11/2021)
2021-06-1141NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF BORDER WALL PLANS BY THE DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 06/11/2021)
2021-07-0842Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-14MINUTE ORDER: The Court will hold a Status Conference in this matter on 9/9/2021 at 02:00 PM via videoconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Log-in information for the videoconference will be sent separately. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/14/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-08-12MINUTE ORDER: The Court VACATES the Status Conference set for 9/9/2021. The Court will hold a Status Conference in this matter on 9/16/2021 at 11:00 AM via videoconference. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/12/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/12/2021)
2021-08-18NOTICE of Amended Hearing: Status Conference reset for 9/16/2021 at 2:00 PM by VTC before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (lsj) (Entered: 08/18/2021)
2021-09-14MINUTE ORDER: The Status Conference set for 9/16/2021 is VACATED. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report due by 9/30/2021. SO ORDERED by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/14/21. (lsj) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-3043Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 09/30/2021)
2021-10-01MINUTE ORDER: In light of 43 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case will remain stayed until 11/4/2021. The Court will hold a status conference in this matter on 11/4/2021 at 3:00 PM via videoconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/1/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-11-02MINUTE ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict, the Status Conference set for 11/4/2021 is vacated and reset for 11/8/2021 at 2:00 PM by VTC before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. SO ORDERED by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/2/2021. (lsj) (Entered: 11/02/2021)
2021-11-0844Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
2021-11-08MINUTE ORDER: In light of 44 the parties' latest Joint Status Report and the Plaintiffs' voluntary withdrawal of 4 their Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, the Court will vacate the status conference set for this afternoon. This case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further joint status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by 1/7/2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/8/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
2021-11-0845NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION re 4 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 11/08/2021)
2021-12-2746NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. Attorney David B. Hirsch terminated. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/27/2021)
2022-01-0647Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 01/06/2022)
2022-01-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of 47 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further joint status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by 3/8/2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/10/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-03-0848Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of 48 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further joint status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by 6/10/2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/10/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-06-0949Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 06/09/2022)
2022-06-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of 48 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further joint status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by 8/9/2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/10/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 06/10/2022)
2022-08-0950Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
2022-08-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of 50 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties are hereby directed to appear at a status conference on October 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM by videoconference if the case has not been voluntarily dismissed before that date. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/10/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
2022-10-0651Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
2022-10-0752Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-07MINUTE ORDER: The parties' 51 Motion to Continue is GRANTED. The parties are hereby directed to appear at a status conference on October 26, 2022 at 10:00am by videoconference. Details for connecting to the videoconference will be distributed later. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/7/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 10/07/2022)
2022-10-26MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a joint status report by December 7, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/26/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-10-26Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper: Video (Zoom) Status Conference held on 10/26/2022. The Court will set another Joint Status Report deadline. (Court Reporter: Nancy Myer.) (kt) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-12-0753Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
2022-12-09MINUTE ORDER: In light of 53 the parties' latest Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further joint status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by 2/6/2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/9/2022. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
2023-02-0654Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 02/06/2023)
2023-02-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 54 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by April 7, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/7/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 02/07/2023)
2023-04-0755Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
2023-04-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 55 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by June 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/10/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 04/10/2023)
2023-06-0956Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 06/09/2023)
2023-06-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 56 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by August 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/12/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-08-0957Joint STATUS REPORT by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 08/09/2023)
2023-08-10MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 57 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by October 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/10/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
2023-10-1058Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-10-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 58 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by December 11, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/12/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 10/12/2023)
2023-12-1159Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/11/2023)
2023-12-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 59 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by February 12, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/12/2023. (lccrc2) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
2023-12-2660NOTICE of Change of Firm Name by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 12/26/2023)
2024-02-1261Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 02/12/2024)
2024-02-13MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 61 Joint Status Report, this case remains stayed. The parties shall file a further status report updating the Court on the progress of settlement negotiations by April 12, 2024. In the event that disputes remain, the parties shall appear for a status conference on April 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 27A (In Person) before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/13/2024. (lccrc2) (Entered: 02/13/2024)
2024-04-0562Joint STATUS REPORT and Defendants' Request to Appear Remotely by PAUL ENRIGUEZ, MARK A. MORGAN, TROY OLSON, RODNEY S. SCOTT, SCOTT SPELLMON, UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHAD F. WOLF. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 04/05/2024)
2024-04-08MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 62 Joint Status Report, the status conference set for April 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM shall proceed by VTC before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Video connection information will be provided to the parties separately. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/8/2024. (lccrc2) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
2024-04-15MINUTE ORDER: The status conference set for April 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM is hereby VACATED. The parties shall file a joint status report by May 15, 2024, and this case remains stayed until further notice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/15/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
2024-05-1563Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 05/15/2024)
2024-05-15MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 63 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further joint status report by August 13, 2024 or within two weeks of a decision on Plaintiffs' motion to intervene in The General Land Office of the State of Texas v. Biden , No. 7:21-cv-00272 (S.D. Tex.), whichever is sooner. This case remains stayed until further notice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/15/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/15/2024)
2024-06-1164Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 06/11/2024)
2024-06-13MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 64 Joint Status Report, this case shall remain stayed until July 31, 2024, and the parties are further directed to submit a joint status report by that date. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/13/2024. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/13/2024)
2024-07-1565NOTICE of Appearance by Linda C. Bailey on behalf of DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION (Bailey, Linda) (Entered: 07/15/2024)
2024-07-3166Joint STATUS REPORT by DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. (Bailey, Linda) (Entered: 07/31/2024)
2024-08-02MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 66 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby sets a status conference for August 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 27A (In Person) before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/2/2024. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/02/2024)
2024-08-14MINUTE ORDER LIFTING STAY: In light of the parties' 66 Joint Status Report and the August 14, 2024, status conference, the Court hereby lifts the stay in this case. Plaintiffs shall file an amended complaint by September 6, 2024. The Government shall file a response by October 4, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 08/14/2024. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/14/2024)
2024-08-14Minute Entry for Status Conference held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/4/2024. Forthcoming order. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (mhp) (Entered: 08/15/2024)
2024-08-2367TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on August 14, 2024; Page Numbers: 1-11. Date of Issuance:August 23, 2024. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 9/13/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/23/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/21/2024.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 08/23/2024)
2024-09-0668AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION, DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7)(Baker, Stewart) (Entered: 09/06/2024)
2024-09-1269NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to DIAMOND A RANCH, WESTERN DIVISION, L.L.C., GUADALUPE RANCH CORPORATION. Attorney Lia Metreveli terminated. (Bailey, Linda) (Entered: 09/12/2024)
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