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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. SECRET SERVICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv02716
Date Filed2021-10-15
Date Closed2024-09-12
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted three FOIA requests to U.S. Secret Service for records concerning preparations for the Jan. 6, 2021, Trump rally in front of the White House that resulted in the attack on the Capitol. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, American Oversight filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. SECRET SERVICE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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2021-10-151COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8802309) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons as to USAO, # 3 Summons as to AG, # 4 Summons as USSS, # 5 Summons as to DHS)(Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-152LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-18Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zsb) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-183SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-194STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/19/2021. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-295RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/27/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/26/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 10/25/2021., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 10/25/2021; U.S. SECRET SERVICE served on 10/25/2021 (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-11-246ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE.(Zee, Michael) (Entered: 11/24/2021)
2021-11-29MINUTE ORDER: The Court hereby ORDERS that, on or before December 29, 2021, the parties shall confer and file a joint status report addressing (1) any documents still to be produced pursuant to FOIA; (2) an anticipated schedule for processing and producing any such documents; and (3) any substantive areas of disagreement between the parties. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall appear via Zoom for an Initial Scheduling Conference on January 7, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., before Judge Randolph D. Moss. The Courtroom Deputy Clerk will provide the Zoom login information prior to the conference. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/29/2021. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 11/29/2021)
2021-12-217Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2021-12-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 7 , the Court hereby ORDERS that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before February 8, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/21/2021. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 12/21/2021)
2021-12-30MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's Minute Order directing the parties to file a further joint status report, see Minute Order (Dec. 21, 2021), the Court hereby ORDERS that the initial scheduling conference set for January 7, 2022, is hereby VACATED. The parties shall propose a schedule for further proceedings in their next joint status report. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/30/2021. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 12/30/2021)
2022-02-088Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-09MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 8 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before March 29, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/9/2022. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 02/09/2022)
2022-03-299Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 03/29/2022)
2022-03-31MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 9 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before April 28, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/31/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
2022-04-2810Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-05-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 10 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before May 26, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/2/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 05/02/2022)
2022-05-2611Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 05/26/2022)
2022-05-27MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 11 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before June 30, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/27/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 05/27/2022)
2022-06-3012NOTICE of Appearance by Clifford Lee Reeves, II on behalf of All Defendants (Reeves, Clifford) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
2022-06-3013Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Reeves, Clifford) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
2022-07-01MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 13 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before September 7, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/1/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 07/01/2022)
2022-09-0714Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 09/07/2022)
2022-09-09MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report, Dkt. 14 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before November 3, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 09/09/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 09/09/2022)
2022-11-0315Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 11/03/2022)
2022-11-03MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report, Dkt. 15 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties file a further joint status report on or before January 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/3/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 11/03/2022)
2023-01-0516NOTICE of Appearance by Marcia Kay Sowles on behalf of All Defendants (Sowles, Marcia) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
2023-01-0917Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Sowles, Marcia) (Entered: 01/09/2023)
2023-01-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report, Dkt. 17 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before March 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/10/2022. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 01/10/2023)
2023-03-0918Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Sowles, Marcia) (Entered: 03/09/2023)
2023-03-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report, Dkt. 18 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before May 9, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/15/2023. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 03/15/2023)
2023-05-0919Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Sowles, Marcia) (Entered: 05/09/2023)
2023-05-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report, Dkt. 19 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before July 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/10/2023. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 05/10/2023)
2023-07-1020Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 07/10/2023)
2023-07-13MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 20 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before September 11, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/13/2023. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-09-1121Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 21 , the Court hereby ORDERS the parties file a further joint status report on or before November 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/13/23. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/14/2023 (zglw) (Entered: 09/15/2023)
2023-11-1422STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-1523Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 23 , the Court hereby ORDERS the parties file a further joint status report on or before January 22, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/15/23. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/22/2024 (zglw) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
2024-01-2224Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-01-22MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 24 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a further joint status report on or before March 18, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/22/24. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 01/22/2024)
2024-03-1825Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-03-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 25 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a further joint status report on or before May 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/18/24. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 03/18/2024)
2024-05-1626Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 05/16/2024)
2024-05-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 26 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a further joint status report on or before July 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/20/24. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 05/20/2024)
2024-07-1727Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. SECRET SERVICE. (Zee, Michael) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
2024-07-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' Joint Status Report, Dkt. 27 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further Joint Status Report on or before September 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/18/24. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
2024-09-1228STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Shaw, Khahilia) (Entered: 09/12/2024)
2024-09-12MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Stipulation of Dismissal, Dkt. 28 , it is hereby ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1). The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/12/2024. (lcrdm2) (Entered: 09/12/2024)
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