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Case TitleSai v. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
DistrictNorthern District of Texas
CityDallas
Case Number3:2015cv03220
Date Filed2015-10-05
Date Closed2016-01-12
JudgeChief Judge Jorge A Solis
PlaintiffNFN Sai
Case DescriptionSai, a resident of Wilmington, DE, submitted an electronic complaint to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against the Transportation Security Administration. He requested that he be allowed to conduct the litigation electronically, although he was not a resident of the Northern District of Texas. Although he has not stated any claim so far, his complaint probably will include a claim that the agency violated FOIA. Unlike his complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the Northern District of Texas has not responded yet. Because the FOIA's venue requirements allow a plaintiff to file in the district in which he resides, the district in which the records are located, or the District of Columbia, the Northern District probably will question his standing to bring suit in the Northern District of Texas. This may develop into a FOIA suit, but at the moment is only about standing to sue.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Jurisdiction - Venue

DefendantTransportation Security Administration (TSA)
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2015-10-051New Case Notes: A filing fee has not been paid. File to writ clerk/staff attorney. SCREEN case referral set and case referred to Magistrate Judge Horan (see Special Order 3). Initiating documents received by mail. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the national and circuit indexes.) Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Horan). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (tln) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-052Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party. (tln) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-05***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:1,2. Mon Oct 5 13:58:39 CDT 2015 (crt) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-053COMPLAINT against Transportation Security Administration (TSA) filed by NFN Sai. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (tln) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-074NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY AND ORDER: Plaintiff is ORDERED to initiate this civil action by no later than November 9, 2015 by (1) filing a paper complaint and (2) either paying the $400 filing fee or filing (also on paper) a properly completed and verified motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Once a complaint is filed, Plaintiff then "must register as an ECF user within 14 days..., following the registration procedures set forth in the ECF Administrative Procedures Manual." (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L Horan on 10/7/2015) (tln) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-10-07***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:4. Wed Oct 7 14:44:04 CDT 2015 (crt) (Entered: 10/07/2015)
2015-12-085Findings and Recommendations on Case: Plaintiff's action should be dismissed sua sponte w/out prejudice pursuant to FRCP 41(b). If, however, within 14 days of the date of this recommendation, Plaintiff complies fully with the Court's previous order [Dkt. No. 4], the Court should refer this action back to the undersigned United States magistrate judge for further consideration. (See order for specifics) (Ordered by Magistrate Judge David L Horan on 12/8/2015) (mcrd) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2015-12-08***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:5. Tue Dec 8 16:05:19 CST 2015 (crt) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
2016-01-126Order Accepting Findings and Recommendations re: 5 Findings and Recommendations on Case re: 3 Complaint,, filed by NFN Sai. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 1/12/2016) (chmb) (Main Document 6 replaced on 1/13/2016) (bdb). (Entered: 01/12/2016)
2016-01-127JUDGMENT: It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that this action is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to prosecute and obey orders of this Court. (Ordered by Chief Judge Jorge A Solis on 1/12/2016) (chmb) (Entered: 01/12/2016)
2016-01-13***Clerk's Notice of delivery: (see NEF for details) Docket No:6, 7. Wed Jan 13 08:02:13 CST 2016 (crt) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
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