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Case TitleAYUDA, INC. v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv01153
Date Filed2024-04-22
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Jia M. Cobb
PlaintiffAYUDA, INC.
Case DescriptionAyuda, Inc submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning the removal order for Agular Rivera. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Ayuda, Inc. filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantUNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
DefendantUNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantEXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
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2024-04-221COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10841244) filed by AYUDA, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons, # 16 Summons)(Gutman, Jeffrey) (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/23/2024) (zcb). (Entered: 04/22/2024)
2024-04-23Case Assigned to Judge Jia M. Cobb. (zcb) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
2024-04-232SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
2024-05-083RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 4/29/2024 (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-084RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 4/29/2024 (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-085RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW served on 4/26/2024 (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-086RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 5/1/2024 (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-087RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES served on 5/1/2024 (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-088RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 04/29/2024. (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-089RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/1/2024. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/31/2024. (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-1310NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of All Defendants (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/13/2024)
2024-05-2211Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/22/2024)
2024-05-23MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Upon consideration of the motion, it is herby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall have through and until June 24, 2024, to respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on May 23, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-06-2412Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/24/2024)
2024-06-26MINUTE ORDER granting 12 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, and that Defendants shall have until July 10, 2024, to respond to the complaint. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 26, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
2024-07-1013MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 07/10/2024)
2024-07-1114Memorandum in opposition to re 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer, filed by AYUDA, INC.. (Gutman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/11/2024)
2024-07-16MINUTE ORDER granting 13 Defendants' Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Upon consideration of the motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall have until August 1, 2024, to respond to the complaint. The Court also reviewed Plaintiff's opposition, ECF 13, and understands Plaintiff's frustration, but finds no prejudice stemming from the short extension requested. However, absent significant extenuating circumstances, the Court will not afford Defendants any additional extensions to respond. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on July 16, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 07/16/2024)
2024-08-0115ANSWER to Complaint by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/01/2024)
2024-08-0516MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the Parties confer and submit a joint proposed schedule for further proceedings, which shall include a proposed schedule for the processing and release of responsive records or for briefing dispositive motions, by August 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 5, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 08/05/2024)
2024-08-1917Joint STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/19/2024)
2024-08-21MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the Parties' joint proposal in 17 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall adhere to the following deadlines: Defendants' motion for summary judgment shall be due by September 20, 2024; Plaintiff's opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due by October 11, 2024; Defendants' reply and opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion shall be due by October 31, 2024; and Plaintiff's reply to Defendant's opposition to Plaintiff's cross-motion shall be due by November 21, 2024. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on August 21, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 08/21/2024)
2024-09-1718MOTION for Extension of Time to file Motion for Summary Judgment by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/17/2024)
2024-09-1819NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Brenda A. Gonzalez Horowitz on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Patricia K. McBride (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/18/2024)
2024-09-23MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension: Having considered the motion, and for good cause shown, the Court GRANTS the motion. Although the Court has not received Plaintiff's position on this motion, the Court finds that the circumstances warrant an extension and that Plaintiff will not be prejudiced by a short extension. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file a motion for summary judgment by October 21, 2024. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on September 23, 2024. (lcjmc1) (Entered: 09/23/2024)
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