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Case TitleDefending the Republic v. Federal Bureau of Investigation
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2023cv00276
Date Filed2023-02-08
Date Closed2023-04-14
JudgeJudge Sam A. Lindsay
PlaintiffDefending the Republic
Case DescriptionDefending the Republic submitted FOIA requests to the FBI for records concerning emails to or from Assistant Special Agent Elvis Chan from 1/20 to 6/20 containing keywords like Hunter Biden, Facebook, and Donald Trump. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Defend the Republic filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantFederal Bureau of Investigation
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2023-02-081COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation filed by Defending the Republic. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number ATXNDC-13501829) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the Judges Copy Requirements and Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s)) (Miller, Travis) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2023-02-08CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Defending the Republic (See document 1 - 2 for image). (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (acm) (Entered: 02/08/2023)
2023-02-082New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (acm) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-083Summons issued as to Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (acm) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-094Court Request for Recusal: Magistrate Judge David L. Horan recused pursuant to Special Order 3-346. Magistrate Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez assigned for matters that may be referred in this case. (sxf) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-165SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Federal Bureau of Investigation ; served on 2/13/2023. (Miller, Travis) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2023-03-156MOTION to Dismiss filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Attorney Liam Holland added to party Federal Bureau of Investigation(pty:dft) (Holland, Liam) (Entered: 03/15/2023)
2023-03-157Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation re 6 MOTION to Dismiss (Holland, Liam) (Entered: 03/15/2023)
2023-03-158Appendix in Support filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation re 6 MOTION to Dismiss. (Holland, Liam) Modified text on 3/16/2023 (sxf). (Entered: 03/15/2023)
2023-03-179AMENDED COMPLAINT against Federal Bureau of Investigation filed by Defending the Republic. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Miller, Travis) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
2023-03-2710MOTION to Dismiss filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Holland, Liam) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
2023-03-2711Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation re 10 MOTION to Dismiss (Holland, Liam) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
2023-03-2712Appendix in Support filed by Federal Bureau of Investigation re 10 MOTION to Dismiss (Holland, Liam) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
2023-04-1413STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL by Defending the Republic. (Miller, Travis) (Entered: 04/14/2023)
2023-04-14Civil Case Terminated per 13 Stipulation of Dismissal. (ndt) (Entered: 04/14/2023)
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