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Case TitleMURRAY v. UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv01561
Date Filed2023-05-31
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffMARTIN JULIUS MURRAY
Case DescriptionMartin Murray, a professor at the University of Michigan, submitted a FOIA request to the National Archives and Records Administration for records concerning his role in anti-war protests against the Vietnam War in the 1970s. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Murray filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
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2023-05-311COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10106815) filed by MARTIN JULIUS MURRAY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons NARA, # 3 Summons USAG, # 4 Summons USAO-DC, # 5 Exhibit 101, # 6 Exhibit 102, # 7 Exhibit 103, # 8 Exhibit 104)(Sorenson, C.) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
2023-06-01Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zcb) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-06-012SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(zcb) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-07-133NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen DeGenaro on behalf of UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-07-134ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION.(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-07-145ORDER. 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 July 27, 2023. 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. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/14/2023. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/14/2023)
2023-07-266RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION served on 6/12/2023, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/12/2023., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/12/2023. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/12/2023.) (Sorenson, C.) (Entered: 07/26/2023)
2023-07-277Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 07/27/2023)
2023-07-28MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 25, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/28/2023. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/28/2023)
2023-09-258Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 09/25/2023)
2023-09-26MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 27, 2023, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/26/23. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/26/2023)
2023-11-279Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
2023-11-28MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 26, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/28/23. (lcapm2) (Entered: 11/28/2023)
2024-01-2610Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-01-29MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by March 26, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/29/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
2024-03-2611Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
2024-03-27MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by May 28, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 3/27/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-03-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/28/2024. (smc) (Entered: 03/27/2024)
2024-05-2812Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
2024-05-29MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 26, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 5/29/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 05/29/2024)
2024-05-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report from the parties due by 7/26/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 05/30/2024)
2024-07-2613Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 07/26/2024)
2024-07-29MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 20, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/29/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
2024-07-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/20/2024 (zakb) (Entered: 07/29/2024)
2024-09-2014Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(DeGenaro, Stephen) (Entered: 09/20/2024)
2024-09-23MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 19, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/23/24. (lcapm3) (Entered: 09/23/2024)
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