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Case TitleNATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT et al v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv00641
Date Filed2024-03-06
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Paul L. Friedman
PlaintiffNATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT
PlaintiffMUSLIM ADVOCATES
Case DescriptionNational Immigration Project and Muslim Advocates submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Justice and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning the number of prosecutions brought under 19 U.S.C. Section 1459, 8 U.S.C. Section 1325 and 8 U.S.C. Section 1326 by the Del Rio U.S. Attorney's Office. National Immigration Project and Muslim Advocates also requested a fee waiver. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from either agency National Immigration Project and Muslim Advocates filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS
DefendantUNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2024-03-061COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10735989) filed by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
2024-03-08NOTICE OF ERROR re 1 Complaint; emailed to khaled@nipnlg.org, 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. Missing summonses-government. When naming a government agent or agency as a defendant, you must supply a summons for each defendant & two additional summonses for the U.S. Attorney & U.S. Attorney General. Please submit using the event Request for Summons to Issue., 3. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (znmw, ) (Entered: 03/08/2024)
2024-03-132CIVIL COVER SHEET by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT filed by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT.(Alrabe, Khaled) (Main Document 2 replaced on 3/15/2024) (zcb). (Entered: 03/13/2024)
2024-03-133REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT.(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
2024-03-134REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT.(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 03/13/2024)
2024-03-15Case Assigned to Judge Paul L. Friedman. (zcb) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
2024-03-155SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 03/15/2024)
2024-04-016RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/25/2024. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/24/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-04-017RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 3/22/2024; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS served on 3/25/2024, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/25/2024. (See Docket Entry 6 to view document)(zjm) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
2024-04-03NOTICE OF ERROR re 6 Summons Returned Executed in FOIA as to U.S. Attorney; emailed to khaled@nipnlg.org, cc'd 0 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Notice of Corrected Docket Entry: Your entry has been modified as a courtesy. Please note the appropriate reminders for future filings; do not refile document, 2. Please note the following for future filings; do not refile document , 3. DO NOT REFILE: Counsel reminded to file return of service for each party served. (zjm, ) (Entered: 04/03/2024)
2024-04-098MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Golnaz Fakhimi, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10815168. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration PHV Declaration, # 2 Exhibit NY Certificate of Good Standing)(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
2024-04-10MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions . Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 10, 2024. (ATM) (Entered: 04/10/2024)
2024-04-189NOTICE of Appearance by Golnaz Fakhimi on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES, NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT (Fakhimi, Golnaz) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
2024-04-2410Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS. (Venguswamy, Kartik) (Entered: 04/24/2024)
2024-04-2411ORDER granting defendants' 10 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on April 24, 2024. (lcak) (Entered: 04/24/2024)
2024-05-0912Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS. (Venguswamy, Kartik) (Entered: 05/09/2024)
2024-05-09MINUTE ORDER granting the government's 12 Motion for Extension of Time to Respond. The government shall respond to the plaintiffs' complaint on or before May 22, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 9, 2024. (lcak) (Entered: 05/09/2024)
2024-05-2213ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS.(Venguswamy, Kartik) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
2024-05-2414ORDER directing the parties to meet and confer and file a joint status report on or before June 7, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on May 24, 2024. (lcak) (Entered: 05/24/2024)
2024-06-1015Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS. (Venguswamy, Kartik) (Entered: 06/10/2024)
2024-06-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 15 Joint Status Report filed on June 10, 2024, the parties shall file another joint status report on or before August 6, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on June 12, 2024. (lcak) (Entered: 06/12/2024)
2024-08-0616Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEYS. (Venguswamy, Kartik) (Entered: 08/06/2024)
2024-08-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 16 Joint Status Report filed on August 6, 2024, the parties shall file another joint status report on or before October 7, 2024. Signed by Judge Paul L. Friedman on August 7, 2024. (lcak) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
2024-08-13Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/7/2024. (tj) (Entered: 08/13/2024)
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