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Case TitleNATIONAL STUDENT LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK v. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01994
Date Filed2021-07-22
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffNATIONAL STUDENT LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK
Case DescriptionThe National Student Legal Defense Network submitted two FOIA requests to the Department of Education. The first FOIA request asked for records concerning the extent to which issues related to student finances were brought before the Biden-Harris transition team. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and provided some records. NSLDN submitted a second FOIA request for records concerning filing in any cases pending before the Office of Hearing Appeals. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and indicated it had responsive records. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, NSLDN filed suit
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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2021-07-221COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8617740) filed by NATIONAL STUDENT LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Rothschild, Eric) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/23/2021) (adh, ). (Entered: 07/22/2021)
2021-07-23Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (adh, ) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
2021-07-232SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
2021-07-273LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by NATIONAL STUDENT LEGAL DEFENSE NETWORK (Rothschild, Eric) (Entered: 07/27/2021)
2021-08-094RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/2/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/1/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/02/2021., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION served on 8/9/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rothschild, Eric) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-09-015NOTICE of Appearance by Stuart Justin Robinson on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-016ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.(Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-027MINUTE ORDER. Both a Complaint and an Answer are now before the court in this FOIA case. It is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before September 16, 2021. The Joint Status Report shall include (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/2/2021. (lcapm3) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
2021-09-148Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-15MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 22, 2021, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/15/2021. (lcapm3) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
2021-10-229Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 10/22/2021)
2021-10-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall update the court with any additional relevant information regarding production and processing by October 29, 2021, and propose a date for a next status report. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/22/2021. (lcapm3) (Entered: 10/22/2021)
2021-10-2910Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-10-29MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by January 29, 2022, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/29/2021. (lcapm3) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2022-01-2611Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 01/26/2022)
2022-01-27MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by April 29, 2022, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/27/2022. (lcapm3) (Entered: 01/27/2022)
2022-04-2712Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 04/27/2022)
2022-04-28MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by July 29, 2022, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/27/2022. (lcapm3) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-07-1513NOTICE of Change of Address by Eric Rothschild (Rothschild, Eric) (Entered: 07/15/2022)
2022-07-2614Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 07/26/2022)
2022-07-27MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by October 28, 2022, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/27/2022. (lcapm3) (Entered: 07/27/2022)
2022-10-2715Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
2022-10-28MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by December 27, 2022, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/28/2022. (lcapm3) (Entered: 10/28/2022)
2022-12-2116Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 12/21/2022)
2022-12-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by March 31, 2023, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/22/2022. (lcapm3) (Entered: 12/22/2022)
2023-03-2917Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
2023-03-30MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by June 30, 2023, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/30/2023. (lcapm3) (Entered: 03/30/2023)
2023-06-2118Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 06/21/2023)
2023-06-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by September 29, 2023, which updates this court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/22/2023. (lcapm3) (Entered: 06/22/2023)
2023-09-2819Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 09/28/2023)
2023-09-29MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 9, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/29/2023. (lcapm3) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-11-0920Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-13MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 15, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/13/2023. (lcapm3) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2024-01-1121STIPULATION of Dismissal (Joint) by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Robinson, Stuart) (Entered: 01/11/2024)
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