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Case TitleTamez-Shaftel v. Kerry
DistrictSouthern District of Texas
CityHouston
Case Number4:2014cv03333
Date Filed2014-11-20
Date Closed2015-03-30
JudgeJudge Nancy F. Atlas
PlaintiffFabian Tamez
also known as Fabian Tamez-Shaftel
Case DescriptionFabian Tamez, a resident of Mexico, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for records about himself. Tamez indicated that he supposedly had U.S. citizenship through his mother but had allegedly renounced it when he turned 18. The agency provided some, but not all, the documents it located. Tamez filed an administrative appeal, but the agency had already indicated that since it had missed its time-frame for responding Tamez was free to file suit. Tamez subsequently filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantJohn F. Kerry Secretary of State of the United States of America, in his official capacity
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2014-11-201COMPLAINT against John F. Kerry (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0541-14083196) filed by Fabian Tamez-Shaftel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Williamson, Peter) (Entered: 11/20/2014)
2014-11-202Request for Issuance of Summons as to John F. Kerry, filed. (Attachments: # 1 additional Summons, # 2 additional Summons)(Williamson, Peter) (Entered: 11/20/2014)
2014-11-213ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 2/23/2015 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9F before Judge Nancy F. Atlas (Signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas) Parties notified.(jdavadi, 4) (Entered: 11/21/2014)
2014-11-21Summons Issued as to John F. Kerry, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Issued summons returned to plaintiff by: First-class mail, filed.(jdav, 4) (Entered: 11/21/2014)
2014-12-044CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Fabian Tamez, filed.(Williamson, Peter) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
2014-12-105CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by John F. Kerry, filed.(Longoria, Samuel) (Entered: 12/10/2014)
2014-12-166RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to John F. Kerry by service on U.S. Attorney's Office served on 12/1/2014, answer due 1/30/2015, filed.(bcampos, 1) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-167RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to John F. Kerry served on 12/8/2014, answer due 2/6/2015, filed.(srussell, 2) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-168RETURN of Service returned executed as to Eric H. Holder, Attorney General of United States. (yhausmann, 6) (Entered: 12/16/2014)
2014-12-239ANSWER to 1 Complaint by John F. Kerry, filed.(Longoria, Samuel) (Entered: 12/23/2014)
2015-02-1010JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by John F. Kerry, filed.(Longoria, Samuel) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
2015-02-2411MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: Pretrial conference held Appearances: Samuel G Longoria, Peter D Williamson. Ct Reporter: ERO. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 3/24/2015. Cross motions/responses due by 4/7/2015. Replies due by 4/14/2015. Supr-reply due 4/27/2015 Pretrial Conference set for 6/8/2015 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 9F before Judge Nancy F. Atlas(Signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas) Parties notified.(sashabranner, 4) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-03-2012Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss by Fabian Tamez, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/10/2015. (Williamson, Peter) (Entered: 03/20/2015)
2015-03-3013ORDER OF DISMISSAL GRANTED 12 Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss . Case terminated on 3/30/2015(Signed by Judge Nancy F. Atlas) Parties notified.(sashabranner, 4) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
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