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| 2021-09-17 | 1 | COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS ( Filing fee $402 receipt number ADCDC-8741279) filed by AAFIA SIDDIQUI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Elbially, Marwa) Modified on 9/20/2021 to edit docket text (znmg). (Entered: 09/17/2021) |
| 2021-09-20 | | NOTICE OF ERROR re 1 Complaint; emailed to info@elbiallylaw.com, cc'd 0 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect coversheet. Please use the cover sheet at https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet., 2. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmg, ) (Entered: 09/20/2021) |
| 2021-09-20 | 2 | CIVIL COVER SHEET by AAFIA SIDDIQUI re 1 Complaint, filed by AAFIA SIDDIQUI. Related document: 1 Complaint, filed by AAFIA SIDDIQUI.(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 09/20/2021) |
| 2021-09-22 | | Case Assigned to Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. (znmg) (Entered: 09/22/2021) |
| 2021-09-22 | 3 | SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmg) (Entered: 09/22/2021) |
| 2021-09-29 | 4 | ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE COLLEEN KOLLAR-KOTELLY. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 09/29/2021. (DM) (Entered: 09/29/2021) |
| 2021-10-04 | 5 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/28/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/28/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 10/04/2021) |
| 2021-10-04 | 6 | RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/28/21., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS served on 9/28/2021. (See Docket Entry 5 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 10/04/2021) |
| 2021-10-21 | 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by Dedra Seibel Curteman on behalf of All Defendants (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 10/21/2021) |
| 2021-10-21 | 8 | Consent MOTION to Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 10/21/2021) |
| 2021-10-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's 8 Consent Motion to Stay, in which Defendant indicates that it has made productions of responsive, non-exempt documents in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request at issue in this case on October 12, 13, and 18, 2021. Defendant requests a stay of the case, including its deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint, to allow Plaintiff time to review the productions and for the parties to discuss any remaining issues. Plaintiff consents to Defendant's request to stay the case. The Court GRANTS Defendant's motion and ORDERS that this case is STAYED until JANUARY 3, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than January 3, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 10/21/21. (lcckk3) (Entered: 10/21/2021) |
| 2022-01-03 | 9 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 01/03/2022) |
| 2022-01-04 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 9 Joint Status Report, in which Defendant indicates that it has made productions of responsive, non-exempt documents in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request at issue in this case on October 12, 13, and 18, 2021. On December 27, 2021, Plaintiff's counsel indicated "a number of issues" with the productions to Defendant's counsel. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 60-day period to allow them additional time to resolve these issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until MARCH 3, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than March 3, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 1/4/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 01/04/2022) |
| 2022-01-04 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/3/2022, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 01/04/2022) |
| 2022-03-03 | 10 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 03/03/2022) |
| 2022-03-04 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, in which Defendant indicates that it has made productions of responsive, non-exempt documents in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request at issue in this case on October 12, 13, and 18, 2021, and that it intends to make an additional production within the next 30 days. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 30-day period to allow them additional time to resolve the remaining issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until APRIL 4, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than April 4, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/4/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 03/04/2022) |
| 2022-03-04 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/4/2022, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 03/04/2022) |
| 2022-04-04 | 11 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 04/04/2022) |
| 2022-04-04 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 11 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that, since their 10 March 3, 2022 Joint Status Report, Defendant has made an additional production of responsive, non-exempt documents in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request at issue in this case on March 28, 2022. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 30-day period to allow them additional time to resolve the remaining issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until MAY 4, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than May 4, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of May 4, 2022, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/4/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 04/04/2022) |
| 2022-04-04 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/4/2022, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 04/05/2022) |
| 2022-05-04 | 12 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 05/04/2022) |
| 2022-05-04 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 12 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that Defendant has made an additional production of responsive, non-exempt documents in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request on April 28, 2022. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 60-day period to allow them additional time to resolve the remaining issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until JULY 5, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than July 5, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of July 5, 2022, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 5/4/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 05/04/2022) |
| 2022-05-04 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/5/2022, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 05/04/2022) |
| 2022-07-05 | 13 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 07/05/2022) |
| 2022-07-06 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 13 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that Defendant has made an additional production of responsive, non-exempt materials (including "video segments") in response to Plaintiff's FOIA request and that an additional production will be made in the next 30 days. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 60-day period to allow them additional time to resolve the remaining issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until SEPTEMBER 6, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 7/6/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 07/06/2022) |
| 2022-07-06 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/6/2022. (zalh) (Entered: 07/06/2022) |
| 2022-09-06 | 14 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 09/06/2022) |
| 2022-09-07 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 14 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that Defendant continues to process video segments responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request and anticipates that a production will be made on or before October 31, 2022. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 60-day period to allow them additional time to resolve the remaining issues. As proposed by the parties, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until NOVEMBER 7, 2022. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than NOVEMBER 7, 2022 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of the next deadline, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 9/7/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 09/07/2022) |
| 2022-09-07 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Case remains Stayed. Joint Status Report due by 11/7/2022, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 09/08/2022) |
| 2022-11-07 | 15 | Joint STATUS REPORT by AAFIA SIDDIQUI. (Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 11/07/2022) |
| 2022-11-07 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 15 Joint Status Report, in which the parties indicate that Defendant mailed production of responsive and non-exempt information to Plaintiff on November 3, 2022. The parties request that the Court continue the stay in this action for an additional 60-day period to Plaintiff adequate time to review the production and for the parties to confer remaining any issues. The Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until JANUARY 9, 2023. The parties shall file a joint status report by no later than JANUARY 9, 2023 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of the next deadline, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 11/7/22. (lcckk3) (Entered: 11/07/2022) |
| 2022-11-07 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/9/2023, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 11/08/2022) |
| 2023-01-09 | 16 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 01/09/2023) |
| 2023-01-10 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' 16 Joint Status Report in this FOIA case, in which the parties indicate that "Defendant is in the midst of considering Plaintiff's objections [to Defendant's productions and exemptions] and intends to provide Plaintiff a response to her identified concerns within the next 30 days." The parties also indicate that they "are willing to work together to reach mutual resolution without the need for further litigation" and therefore propose filing another joint status report within 30 days. Per the parties request, the Court ORDERS the parties to file a joint status report by no later than FEBRUARY 8, 2023 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of the next deadline, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Furthermore, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until FEBRUARY 8, 2023. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 1/10/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 01/10/2023) |
| 2023-01-10 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/8/2023, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 01/11/2023) |
| 2023-02-08 | 17 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 2023-02-08 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 17 Joint Status Report that indicates "the Parties are willing to work together to reach mutual resolution without the need for further litigation." Per the parties' request, the Court ORDERS the parties to file a Joint Status Report by no later than MARCH 10, 2023 setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. If the parties agree to a resolution of the remaining issues in advance of the next deadline, they shall promptly notify the Court through an appropriate filing on the docket. Furthermore, the Court ORDERS that that this case shall remain STAYED until MARCH 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 2/8/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 02/08/2023) |
| 2023-02-08 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/10/2023, setting forth their proposal for proceeding in this case. (dot) (Entered: 02/09/2023) |
| 2023-03-10 | 18 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 03/10/2023) |
| 2023-03-13 | 19 | Scheduling and Procedures Order. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/13/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 03/13/2023) |
| 2023-03-13 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Summary Judgment Motion due by 5/12/2023. Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 6/12/2023. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 6/30/2023. Defendant's Vaughn Index due by 5/12/2023. (dot) (Entered: 03/14/2023) |
| 2023-03-27 | 20 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by AAFIA SIDDIQUI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 03/27/2023) |
| 2023-03-29 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 20 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney by Marwa Elbially. In the motion, Attorney Elbially attaches a letter from Plaintiff Aafia Siddiqui asking to "transfer my case to Mr. Stafford Smith and please stop representing me." There is no Smith as an attorney of record in this case, nor has Attorney Elbially provided additional information as to who that is. The Court ORDERS Marwa Elbially to confer with Plaintiff Aafia Siddiqui regarding Smith and provide an update to the Court, in the form of a Notice, by no later than APRIL 5, 2023. Until further Order of the Court, Attorney Elbially remains counsel for Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/29/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 03/29/2023) |
| 2023-04-05 | 21 | NOTICE by AAFIA SIDDIQUI (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Elbially, Marwa) (Entered: 04/05/2023) |
| 2023-04-05 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 21 Notice providing additional information regarding Plaintiff's counsel's 20 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. In the 20 Motion, Plaintiff's attorney Marwa Elbially attached a letter from Plaintiff Aafia Siddiqui asking to "transfer my case to Mr. Stafford Smith and please stop representing me." The 21 Notice now indicates that Clive Stafford Smith is a licensed attorney in Louisiana. He first visited Plaintiff Aafia Siddiqui in January 19, 2023 and has since published articles identifying himself as Plaintiff's attorney. Attorney Smith requested information about the present litigation from Plantiff's attorney, Marwa Elbially, via email on March 8, 2023. On March 24, 2023, after receiving written permission from Plaintiff and before filing the 20 Motion to Withdraw, Plaintiff's counsel emailed Attorney Smith the case file and related information; Plaintiff's attorney indicates that Attorney Smith did not respond to that email, nor a follow-up email, as of April 5, 2023. Attorney Smith is not a member of the bar of this Court. Accordingly, he cannot represent Plaintiff until he either files a motion to appear pro hac vice , which requires an attorney who is a member of this Court vouching for him, or becomes a member of the bar of this Court. At this time, Attorney Smith cannot file anything on the docket, appear in this Court on Plaintiff's behalf, make representations to this Court on Plaintiff's behalf, receive filings in this litigation, etc. Therefore, if the Court were to grant the 20 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney, Plaintiff would be proceeding pro se (representing herself without counsel). Plaintiff Siddiqui should discuss with Mr. Smith whether he will be taking steps to represent her in this Court. The Court ORDERS Plaintiff Siddiqui to file a notice by no later than APRIL 26, 2023 regarding her plans for representation. Until the Court rules on the 20 Motion, Attorney Elbially remains counsel for Plaintiff. The Court shall email a copy of this Order to Attorney Smith at the email address included in the 21 Notice, which is consistent with his email address available online. The Clerk of Court is instructed to mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/5/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 04/05/2023) |
| 2023-04-06 | | NOTICE OF ERROR re 21 Notice (Other); emailed to info@elbiallylaw.com, cc'd 3 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document , 2. Incorrect format (Letter)- correspondence is not permitted (LCvR 5.1(a)). (zjm, ) (Entered: 04/06/2023) |
| 2023-04-11 | 22 | ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Clive A. Stafford Smith, Pro Bono Counsel Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by AAFIA SIDDIQUI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Admitting Counsel)(Lewis, Eric) Modified on 4/12/2023 (zjm). (Entered: 04/11/2023) |
| 2023-04-12 | | NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 22 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Clive A. Stafford Smith, Pro Bono Counsel Fee Status: No Fee Paid. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days; a declaration by the non-member attorney; and a payment of $100 (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please refile. (zjm) (Entered: 04/12/2023) |
| 2023-04-18 | 23 | NOTICE of Appearance by Clive A. Stafford Smith on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Smith, Clive) (Entered: 04/18/2023) |
| 2023-04-19 | | NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 23 Notice of Appearance. The following error(s) need correction: Other- Pro Bono Certification required pursuant to LCvR 83.2(f). Please file as an Errata. (zjm) (Entered: 04/19/2023) |
| 2023-04-25 | 24 | Consent MOTION to Stay Deadlines for 30 Days by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 04/25/2023) |
| 2023-04-25 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's 24 Consent Motion to Stay Deadlines for 30 Days. Defendant explains that "[d]ue to the current status of Plaintiff's representation in this matter, good cause warrants a brief stay of deadlines for 30 days to allow Plaintiff time to make the notice required by the Court on April 26, 2023, and if made, for Defendant's counsel to work with Plaintiff's attorney to determine if mutual agreement can be reached between the Parties without the further need for litigation or to determine if the Parties should submit a proposed schedule for briefing to the Court." Plaintiff consents to the motion. The Court GRANTS the 24 Motion and ORDERS that all deadlines in this case other than the April 26 deadline are STAYED through MAY 25, 2023. The Court also ORDERS that the parties shall file a joint status report by MAY 25, 2023 proposing a schedule for further proceedings. The Court notes that on April 19, 2023, a Notice of Error was posted regarding Attorney Smith's 23 Notice of Appearance. The Court has yet to rule on the pending 20 Motion to Withdraw given these errors with Attorney Smith's appearance. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/25/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 04/25/2023) |
| 2023-04-25 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report proposing a schedule for further proceedings due by 5/25/2023. (zgf) (Entered: 04/27/2023) |
| 2023-04-26 | 25 | ERRATA re 23 by AAFIA SIDDIQUI (Smith, Clive) Modified on 4/26/2023 to correct event/ add docket link (zjm). (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 2023-04-26 | 26 | NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Clive A. Stafford Smith on behalf of AAFIA SIDDIQUI (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Client)(Smith, Clive) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 2023-04-26 | | MINUTE ORDER. In light of the 25 and 26 Notices indicating that Attorney Clive A. Stafford Smith is representing Plaintiff Siddiqui pro bono, the Court GRANTS the pending 20 Motion to Withdraw by Attorney Marwa Elbially. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/26/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 04/26/2023) |
| 2023-05-25 | 27 | PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 05/25/2023) |
| 2023-05-25 | 28 | Amended Scheduling and Procedures Order. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 5/25/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 05/25/2023) |
| 2023-05-25 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' Summary Judgment Motion due by 6/23/2023. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/24/2023. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/14/2023. (dot) (Entered: 05/30/2023) |
| 2023-06-20 | 29 | Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct 28 Order Briefing Schedule by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 06/20/2023) |
| 2023-06-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 29 Joint Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule, in which the parties move to modify the 28 Amended Scheduling and Procedures Order. Defense counsel indicates that they need additional time to file their opening motion due to a "very active litigation docket and the need to further confer with her client." This is the parties' first request to amend the briefing schedule. The Court GRANTS the 29 Motion and ORDERS the 28 Amended Scheduling and Procedures Order to be AMENDED as follows: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is due by AUGUST 4, 2023; Plaintiff's Opposition is due by SEPTEMBER 5, 2023; Defendants' Reply is due by SEPTEMBER 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 6/21/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 06/21/2023) |
| 2023-06-21 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/4/2023. Plaintiff's Opposition due by 9/5/2023. Defendants' Reply due by 9/19/2023. (hmc) (Entered: 06/21/2023) |
| 2023-08-02 | 30 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment , Consent MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 08/02/2023) |
| 2023-08-02 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 30 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Modify Briefing Schedule. Defendant moves for an enlargement of time of thirty days to file their motion for summary judgment. They explain that they have "determined that it will issue a supplemental production in response to Plaintiff's third FOIA request, which is at issue in this litigation," and given that production, "the withholdings Defendant had relied upon will no longer be applicable and Defendant will produce much of the information that was previously withheld." Accordingly, they continue, they will need to prepare a new supporting Vaughn index and declaration. This is their second request for an extension, and Plaintiff consents to the relief. The Court notes that the 30 Motion is in violation of the Court's 4 Standing Order requiring that motions for extension be filed at least four business days prior to the affected deadline. Notwithstanding this violation, the Court GRANTS the 30 Motion and ORDERS the 28 Amended Scheduling and Procedures Order to be AMENDED as follows: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is due by SEPTEMBER 5, 2023; Plaintiff's Opposition is due by OCTOBER 5, 2023; Defendants' Reply is due by OCTOBER 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/2/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 08/02/2023) |
| 2023-08-02 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' Summary Judgment Motion due by 9/5/2023. Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 10/5/2023. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 10/19/2023. (dot) (Entered: 08/04/2023) |
| 2023-08-25 | 31 | Joint MOTION to Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 08/25/2023) |
| 2023-08-25 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's 31 Joint Motion to Stay, in which the parties ask the Court to stay proceedings for ninety days and vacate the current briefing schedule. Per the Court's August 2, 2023 Minute Order, Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is currently due September 5, 2023. Defendant explains that the parties recently met and "Plaintiff's counsel has shared a much broader FOIA request that will be formally served on the relevant government officials this week" and that "Defendant has recently turned over additional material in compliance with the original request and will attempt to respond to the broader requests as soon as possible." They continue that "[i]f Plaintiff is dissatisfied with the response to her broader requests, she will seek to amend her complaint in this case or will file a separate complaint and seek to have it joined." The parties have previously sought modifications to the briefing schedule, but this is the first request for a stay. The Court GRANTS the 31 Motion and ORDERS that this case be stayed until NOVEMBER 24, 2023, on which date the parties shall file a Joint Status Report providing an update. The Court also VACATES the deadlines set forth in the 28 Scheduling and Procedures Order. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/25/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 08/25/2023) |
| 2023-11-20 | 32 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 11/20/2023) |
| 2023-11-20 | 33 | Joint MOTION to Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 11/20/2023) |
| 2023-11-29 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 33 Joint Motion to Stay, in which the parties request that the stay in this case remain in place for an additional ninety days until February 22, 2024. They explain that they "have continued to work together to achieve a mutually agreeable solution to resolve the outstanding issues in this litigation," and that since the parties' last 31 Joint Motion, Plaintiff's counsel has "made the FOIA applications to broaden the issues before the Court (and hence potentially significantly vary the Defendant's briefing to this Court)." Plaintiff anticipates "filing with the Defendant a broad-based report on her allegations of sexual abuse in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons," which, "[a]ccording to Plaintiff's counsel has been held on the part of the Government of Pakistan, who finally noticed Plaintiff's counsel last week that they had made their promised representations to the U.S. Government." The Court GRANTS the 33 Joint Motion for Stay and ORDERS that this case remain stayed until FEBRUARY 22, 2024, on which date the parties shall file a Joint Status Report providing an update. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 11/29/23. (lcckk3) (Entered: 11/29/2023) |
| 2023-11-29 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/22/2024 providing an update. (dot) (Entered: 11/29/2023) |
| 2024-02-22 | 34 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 02/22/2024) |
| 2024-02-22 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 34 Joint Status Report, in which the parties request that the stay in this case remain in place for an additional ninety days until May 22, 2024. They explain that they "have continued to work together to achieve a mutually agreeable solution to resolve the outstanding issues in this litigation," and that since the parties' last 33 Joint Motion, Defendant is now "in receipt of the FOIA request and is actively working on processing the portion of the request that pertains to Defendant." The Court ORDERS that this case remain stayed until MAY 22, 2024, on which date the parties shall file a Joint Status Report providing an update. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 2/22/24. (lcckk3) (Entered: 02/22/2024) |
| 2024-02-22 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/22/2024. (dot) (Entered: 02/28/2024) |
| 2024-05-20 | 35 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 05/20/2024) |
| 2024-05-20 | 36 | MOTION to Continue Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (See Docket Entry 35 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 05/21/2024) |
| 2024-05-21 | | MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the 35 Joint Status Report, in which the parties request that the stay in this case remain in place for an additional ninety days until August 20, 2024. Plaintiff's counsel has been investigating Plaintiff's case, including pursuing "an alternative forum for obtaining some of the evidence sought through FOIA." The parties request additional time to "frame the issues in preparation for providing a fulsome briefing to the Court for its ultimate resolution of the disputed matters." The Court ORDERS that this case remain stayed until AUGUST 20, 2024, on which date the parties shall file a Joint Status Report providing an update. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 5/21/24. (lcckk3) (Entered: 05/21/2024) |
| 2024-05-21 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/20/2024. (dot) (Entered: 05/22/2024) |
| 2024-08-20 | 37 | Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (Curteman, Dedra) (Entered: 08/20/2024) |
| 2024-08-20 | | MINUTE ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the 37 Joint Status Report, in which the parties request that the stay in this case remain in place for an additional ninety days until November 18, 2024. The parties explain that they have "negotiated a narrowing of Plaintiff's FOIA request" and that Defendant is now "able to begin processing the records at issue." Defendant "anticipates making an interim release" of processed records in the near future, and Plaintiff "is satisfied to see what is forthcoming" rather "than prematurely seek judicial intervention." Accordingly, the Court ORDERS that this case remain stayed until NOVEMBER 18, 2024, on which date the parties shall file a Joint Status Report providing an update. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 8/20/2024. (lcdf) (Entered: 08/20/2024) |
| 2024-08-20 | | Case Stayed until 11/18/2024. (znbn) (Entered: 08/20/2024) |
| 2024-08-20 | | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/18/2024. (znbn) (Entered: 08/20/2024) |
| 2024-08-20 | 38 | MOTION to Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS. (See Docket Entry 37 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 08/21/2024) |
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