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Case TitleFEDS FOR FREEDOM v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv03607
Date Filed2023-12-04
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Timothy J. Kelly
PlaintiffFEDS FOR FREEDOM
formerly known as FEDS FOR MEDICAL FREEDOM
Case DescriptionFeds for Freedom submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Defense for records concerning communications to/from David Soldow related to COVID-19 and Operation Warp Speed. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency asked Feds for Freedom to clarify the scope of its request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Feds for Freedom filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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2023-12-041COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number BDCDC-10536045) filed by FEDS FOR FREEDOM. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 12/04/2023)
2023-12-042ERRATA re 1 COMPLAINT Resubmitted with summons against DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Fee Status:Filing Fee Waived) filed by FEDS FOR FREEDOM. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Lloyd, Edward) Modified event title on 1/25/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 12/04/2023)
2023-12-05Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (zljn) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
2023-12-053SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (zljn) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
2023-12-294NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Silverman on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 12/29/2023)
2024-01-115RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/13/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 1/12/2024. (Attachments: # 1 USPS Certified Mail Receipt)(Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 01/11/2024)
2024-01-116RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE served on 12/13/2023 (Attachments: # 1 USPS Certified Mail Receipt)(Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 01/11/2024)
2024-01-117RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/12/2023. (Attachments: # 1 USPS Certified Mail Receipt)(Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 01/11/2024)
2024-01-128ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.(Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/12/2024)
2024-01-16MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by January 26, 2024. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 1/16/2024. (lctjk2) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
2024-01-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule due by 1/26/2024. (zkh) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
2024-01-269Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-01-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 9 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report by March 26, 2024, including, if necessary, a joint schedule for briefing. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 1/29/2024. (lctjk2) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
2024-03-2610Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 03/26/2024)
2024-03-28MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the following briefing schedule shall govern further proceedings: Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by May 28, 2024; Plaintiff shall file its response in opposition by June 11, 2024; and Defendant shall file any reply by June 25, 2024. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 3/28/2024. (lctjk2) (Entered: 03/28/2024)
2024-05-2711MOTION for Extension of Time to Move for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 05/27/2024)
2024-05-28MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting Defendant's 11 Motion for Extension of Time. Upon consideration of Defendant's 11 Motion, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the 11 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its motion for summary judgment by May 29, 2024. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/28/2024. (lctjk2) (Entered: 05/28/2024)
2024-05-2912ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Attachments: # 1 Herrington Decl.)(Silverman, Bradley) Modified on 5/29/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 05/29/2024)
2024-05-29NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment . The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect case number. Please refile. (znmw) (Entered: 05/29/2024)
2024-05-2913MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Silverman, Bradley) Modified docket text on 5/29/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 05/29/2024)
2024-06-1714RESPONSE re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by FEDS FOR FREEDOM. (Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 06/17/2024)
2024-06-1815Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment by FEDS FOR FREEDOM. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Edward) (Entered: 06/18/2024)
2024-06-19MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 15 Consent Motion to File Outside of Time and Joint Motion to Set Briefing Schedule. Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 15 Consent Motion, it is hereby ORDERED, nunc pro tunc to June 11, 2024, and for excusable neglect, that the Consent Motion is granted. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's deadline to file its opposition to Defendant's 13 Motion for Summary Judgment shall be extended to June 17, 2024. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its reply by July 8, 2024. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 6/19/2024. (lctjk2) (Entered: 06/19/2024)
2024-07-0816REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Silverman, Bradley) (Entered: 07/08/2024)
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