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Case TitleTAHIR v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv02105
Date Filed2021-08-05
Date Closed2022-04-18
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffRAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR
Case DescriptionRaymond Tahir, a former FBI employee, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning annual performance appraisals he received when working at the FBI. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told Tahir that it was processing his request. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, Tahir filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
DefendantEXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION/PRIVACY STAFF
DefendantEXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
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2021-08-051COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8648031) filed by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 08/05/2021)
2021-08-06NOTICE OF ERROR re 1 Complaint; emailed to info@elbiallylaw.com, cc'd 0 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file an errata correcting the initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party using the event Errata., 2. Incorrect coversheet. Please use the cover sheet at https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet., 3. Missing summonses-government. When naming a government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue., 4. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmg, ) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-062CIVIL COVER SHEET by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR re 1 Complaint filed by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR. Related document: 1 Complaint filed by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR.(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-063REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-064ERRATA by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR. (Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 08/06/2021)
2021-08-09Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (znmg) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-08-095SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmg) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
2021-08-196RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/16/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/15/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/16/2021., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-09-167NOTICE of Appearance by Sian Jones on behalf of All Defendants (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 09/16/2021)
2021-09-218Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-09-22MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint on or before November 24, 2021. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/22/2021. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
2021-09-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 11/24/2021 (lsj) (Entered: 09/22/2021)
2021-11-249ANSWER to Complaint by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Jones, Sian) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
2021-11-24MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure on or before December 8, 2021. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/24/2021. (lccrc3) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
2021-11-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 12/8/2021. (zacr) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
2021-12-0810Joint STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 12/08/2021)
2021-12-09MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 10 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before January 7, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/9/2021. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/09/2021)
2022-01-0711Joint STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
2022-01-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 11 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before February 17, 2022. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/7/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
2022-02-1712Joint STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
2022-02-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 12 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before March 22, 2022. If any disputes remain by that date, the parties shall propose a briefing schedule in their next report. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/18/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2022-03-2213Joint STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jones, Sian) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
2022-03-22MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 13 Joint Status Report, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before April 21, 2022. If any disputes remain by that date, the parties shall propose a briefing schedule in their next report. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/22/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 03/22/2022)
2022-04-1814NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by RAYMOND JAMAL TAHIR (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 04/18/2022)
2022-04-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 14 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, this case is hereby dismissed. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/18/2022. (lccrc3) (Entered: 04/18/2022)
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