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Case TitleNATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2017cv00510
Date Filed2017-03-21
Date Closed2020-06-25
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffNATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER
Case DescriptionThe Native American Disability Law Center submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for records about the Havasupai Reservation Elementary School. The agency asked the Center for clarification of its request. The Center clarified its request. After 15 months, the agency provided some records. The Center then filed a complaint with the Office of Government Information Services. The Center also filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing further from the agency, the Center filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DefendantUNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
DefendantUNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
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2017-03-211COMPLAINT against ALL DEFENDANTS ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-4883620) filed by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-212Corporate Disclosure Statement by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-21Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (md) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-213SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Consent) (md) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-03-214STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set out in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/21/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 03/21/2017)
2017-04-055ENTERED IN ERROR.....CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER re 1 Complaint, . (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service United Status Bureau of Indian Affairs, # 2 Certificate of Service Bureau of Indian Education, # 3 Certificate of Service Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney General, # 4 Certificate of Service U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice)(DeSanctis, Michael) Modified on 4/6/2017 (jf). (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-06NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 5 Certificate of Service, was entered in error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleading using the correct docket event (SERVICE OF PROCESS). (jf) (Entered: 04/06/2017)
2017-04-116RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/27/2017. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/26/2017. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-117RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 03/23/17. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-118RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION served on 3/27/2017 (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-119RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR served on 3/27/2017 (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-1110RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS served on 3/27/2017 (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/11/2017)
2017-04-2411NOTICE of Appearance by Damon William Taaffe on behalf of All Defendants (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 04/24/2017)
2017-04-2612ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.(Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-04-26MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a status conference on May 2, 2017, at 3:15 p.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are further ORDERED to meet and confer prior to the status conference to discuss scheduling for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/26/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-04-27Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/2/2017, at 3:15 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 04/27/2017)
2017-04-2813Joint STATUS REPORT by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2017)
2017-05-01MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 13 , the status conference currently scheduled for May 2, 2017, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for June 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further Joint Status Report on or before June 14, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/1/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 05/01/2017)
2017-05-01Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: The Status Conference set for 5/2/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 6/20/2017, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. Parties are to file a further Joint Status Report on or before 6/14/2017. (kt) (Entered: 05/01/2017)
2017-06-1414MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Bradley S. Phillips; Bryan H. Heckenlively; Seth Fortin, :Firm- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, :Address- 350 South Grand Avenue, 50th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. Phone No. - 213-683-9100. Fax No. - 213-687-3702 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-4991143. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration Phillips, # 2 Declaration Declaration Heckenlively, # 3 Declaration Declaration Fortin, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 06/14/2017)
2017-06-1415Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 06/14/2017)
2017-06-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Motion for Admission of Attorneys Pro Hac Vice 14 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Bradley S. Phillips, Bryan H. Heckenlively, and Seth J. Fortin are hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/15/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 06/15/2017)
2017-06-1616NOTICE of Appearance by Chad Golder on behalf of NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER (Golder, Chad) (Entered: 06/16/2017)
2017-06-20ENTERED IN ERROR..... Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Initial Scheduling Conference held on 6/20/2017. Scheduling Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) Modified on 6/20/2017, entered in wrong case (kt). (Entered: 06/20/2017)
2017-06-20MINUTE ORDER: As discussed at the status conference held on June 20, 2017, the parties are hereby ORDERED to file a Joint Status Report on or before July 20, 2017. The parties are further ORDERED to appear for a status conference on July 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/20/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 06/20/2017)
2017-06-20Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Status Conference held on 6/20/2017. Joint Status Report due by 6/20/2017. A further Status Conference is set for 7/26/2017, at 2:00 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 06/20/2017)
2017-07-2017Joint STATUS REPORT by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2017)
2017-07-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 17 , the status conference currently scheduled for July 26, 2017, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for August 30, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are further ORDERED to file a joint status report on August 23, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/20/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 07/20/2017)
2017-07-21Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 8/23/2017. The Status Conference set for 7/26/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 8/30/2017, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 07/21/2017)
2017-08-2318Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 08/23/2017)
2017-08-24MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 18 , the status conference currently scheduled for August 30, 2017, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for September 25, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are further ORDERED to file a joint status report on September 18, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 8/24/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 08/24/2017)
2017-08-24Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 9/18/2017. The Status Conference set for 8/30/2017, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 9/25/2017, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 08/24/2017)
2017-09-1819Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 09/18/2017)
2017-09-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 19 , the status conference currently scheduled for September 25, 2017, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for October 30, 2017, at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are further ORDERED to file a joint status report on or before October 18, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/19/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/19/2017)
2017-09-19Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 10/18/2017. The Status Conference set for 9/25/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 10/30/2017, at 10:15 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 09/19/2017)
2017-10-1820Joint STATUS REPORT re progress of FOIA releases by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Fortin, Seth) (Entered: 10/18/2017)
2017-10-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 20 , the status conference currently scheduled for October, 30, 2017, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for November 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. The parties are further ORDERED to file a joint status report on or before November 20, 2017. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/20/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 10/20/2017)
2017-10-23Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 11/20/2017. The Status Conference set for 10/30/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 11/27/2017, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (zkt) (Entered: 10/23/2017)
2017-10-3121NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. Attorney Seth J. Fortin terminated. (Fortin, Seth) (Entered: 10/31/2017)
2017-11-1522MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Emily C. Curran-Huberty, :Firm- Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, :Address- 560 Mission Street, 27th Fl., San Francisco, CA. Phone No. - 415-512-4000. Fax No. - 415-512-4077 Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-5206849. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Emily C. Curran-Huberty ISO Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 11/15/2017)
2017-11-16MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's Motion for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice 22 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Emily C. Curran-Huberty is hereby granted leave to appear pro hac vice in this case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/16/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/16/2017)
2017-11-2023Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 11/20/2017)
2017-11-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 23 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before December 20, 2017. The joint status report should address a proposed briefing schedule, should one be necessary at that time. It is further ORDERED that the status conference previously set for November 27, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for December 21, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/21/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/21/2017)
2017-11-21Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 12/20/2017. The Status Conference set for 11/27/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 12/21/2017, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 11/21/2017)
2017-12-2024Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-20MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 24 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before January 17, 2018. The joint status report should address a proposed briefing schedule, should one be necessary at that time. It is further ORDERED that the status conference previously set for December 21, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for January 18, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/20/2017. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-20Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/17/2018. The Status Conference set for 12/21/2017 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 1/18/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2018-01-1725Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 01/17/2018)
2018-01-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 25 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before February 16, 2018. The joint status report should address a proposed briefing schedule, should one be necessary at that time. It is further ORDERED that the status conference previously set for January 18, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for February 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/17/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 01/17/2018)
2018-01-18Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/18/2018. The Status Conference set for 1/18/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED to 2/20/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 01/18/2018)
2018-02-1526Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 02/15/2018)
2018-02-16MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 26 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before March 19, 2018. The joint status report should address a proposed briefing schedule, should one be necessary at that time. It is further ORDERED that the status conference previously set for February 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. is hereby VACATED for a date to be determined on the recommendation of the parties in their joint status report. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/16/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 02/16/2018)
2018-02-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/19/2018. (kt) (Entered: 02/16/2018)
2018-03-0927NOTICE of Appearance by Melanie Dyani Hendry on behalf of UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/09/2018)
2018-03-0928Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/09/2018)
2018-03-09MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time 28 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before March 28, 2018. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/9/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 03/09/2018)
2018-03-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/28/2018. (kt) (Entered: 03/09/2018)
2018-03-2829Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
2018-03-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 29 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties file a further joint status report on or before May 25, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the parties appear for a status conference on May 29, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/29/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 03/29/2018)
2018-03-29Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 5/25/2018. Status Conference set for 5/29/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 03/29/2018)
2018-05-2430Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 30 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties file a further joint status report on or before August 2, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for May 29, 2018, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for August 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/29/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 05/29/2018)
2018-05-29Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 8/2/2018. The Status Conference set for 5/29/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 8/6/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 05/29/2018)
2018-08-0231Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 08/02/2018)
2018-08-03MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 31 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties file a further joint status report on or before September 3, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for August 6, 2018, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for September 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 8/3/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 08/03/2018)
2018-08-03Set/Reset Hearings: The Status Conference set for 8/6/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 9/6/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 08/03/2018)
2018-08-3032Joint STATUS REPORT by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (DeSanctis, Michael) (Entered: 08/30/2018)
2018-08-30MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Joint Status Report 32 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties file a further joint status report on or before October 3, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for September 6, 2018, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for October 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 8/30/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 08/30/2018)
2018-08-30Set/Reset Hearings: The Status Conference set for 9/6/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 10/5/2018, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 08/30/2018)
2018-09-2033NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Attorney Melanie Dyani Hendry terminated. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 09/20/2018)
2018-10-0334Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
2018-10-04MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' joint status report 34 , the parties are hereby ORDERED to file a further joint status report on or before November 6, 2018. In addition, the status conference currently set for October 5, 2018, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for November 26, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/4/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 10/04/2018)
2018-10-05Set/Reset Hearings: The Status Conference set for 10/5/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 11/26/2018, at 2:00 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 10/05/2018)
2018-10-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/6/2018. (kt) (Entered: 10/05/2018)
2018-11-0635Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 11/06/2018)
2018-11-08MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 35 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before December 6, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the status conference scheduled for November 26, 2018, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for December 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/8/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 11/08/2018)
2018-11-08Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 12/6/2018. Status Conference re-set for 12/11/2018 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 21 before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (dot) (Entered: 11/13/2018)
2018-12-0636Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
2018-12-06MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 36 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before January 7, 2019. It is further ORDERED that the status conference scheduled for December 11, 2018, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/6/2018. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
2018-12-06Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 1/7/2019. The Status Conference set for 12/11/2018 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 1/9/2019, at 10:15 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 12/06/2018)
2019-01-0437MOTION to Stay by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Coles-Huff, Doris) (Entered: 01/04/2019)
2019-01-0438NOTICE re 37 of No Objection to Stay by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Coles-Huff, Doris) Modified to add link on 1/8/2019 (znmw). (Entered: 01/04/2019)
2019-01-07MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants' motion to stay, Dkt. 37 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. As soon as Congress has appropriated funds for the Department of Justice, Defendants' counsel shall notify the Court. It is further ORDERED that the status conference scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, 2019, is hereby CANCELLED and will be rescheduled once the stay is lifted. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/7/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 01/07/2019)
2019-01-1139ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . . STATUS REPORT by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Heckenlively, Bryan) Modified on 1/11/2019 (ztd). (Entered: 01/11/2019)
2019-01-11NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: re 39 Status Report was entered in error. Filed on wrong court docket. (ztd) (Entered: 01/11/2019)
2019-01-2940NOTICE of Restored Government Funding by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR re Order on Motion to Stay, (Taaffe, Damon) (Entered: 01/29/2019)
2019-01-31MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendant's notice of restored government funding, Dkt. 40 , it is hereby ORDERED that the stay in this case is lifted. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and submit a joint status report, on or before Friday, February 15, 2019, that includes a proposed schedule for further proceedings in this matter. The parties shall appear for a status conference on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/31/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 01/31/2019)
2019-02-01Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 2/15/2019. Status Conference set for 3/6/2019, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 02/01/2019)
2019-02-1541Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 02/15/2019)
2019-02-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 41 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further status report on or before March 15, 2019. It is further ORDERED that the status hearing scheduled for March 6, 2019, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for March 25, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/18/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 02/18/2019)
2019-02-19Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 3/15/2019. The Status Conference set for 3/6/2019 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 3/25/2019, at 2:00 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 02/19/2019)
2019-03-0542NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Christopher Charles Hair on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Damon Taaffe (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 03/05/2019)
2019-03-1543Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 03/15/2019)
2019-03-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 43 , it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference currently scheduled for March 25, 2019, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 2:00 p.m. on April 24, 2019, in Courtroom 21. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before April 17, 2019. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 3/19/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 03/19/2019)
2019-03-19Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 4/17/2019. The Status Conference set for 3/25/2019 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 4/24/2019, at 2:00 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 03/19/2019)
2019-04-1744Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 04/17/2019)
2019-04-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 44 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before May 17, 2019. It is further ORDERED that the status conference previously scheduled for April 24, 2019, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 2:00 p.m. on June 12, 2019, in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/18/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
2019-04-18Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 5/17/2019. Status Conference set for 4/24/2019 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 6/12/2019, at 2:00 PM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 04/18/2019)
2019-05-03MINUTE ORDER: The status conference currently scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on June 12, 2019, is hereby VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 10:30 a.m. on June 11, 2019, in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/3/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 05/03/2019)
2019-05-03Set/Reset Hearings: The Status Conference set for 6/12/2019 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 6/11/2019, at 10:30 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 05/03/2019)
2019-05-1745Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 05/17/2019)
2019-05-22MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 45 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before July 17, 2019. It is further ORDERED that the status conference scheduled for June 11, 2019, is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 10:00 a.m. on August 13, 2019, in Courtroom 21. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 5/22/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 05/22/2019)
2019-05-22Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 6/17/2019. The Status Conference set for 6/11/2019 is VACATED and RESCHEDULED for 8/13/2019, at 10:00 AM, in Courtroom 21, before Judge Randolph D. Moss. (kt) (Entered: 05/22/2019)
2019-07-1646NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel G. Miller-Ziegler on behalf of NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER (Miller-Ziegler, Rachel) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
2019-07-1647NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. Attorney Michael Brian DeSanctis terminated. (Miller-Ziegler, Rachel) (Entered: 07/16/2019)
2019-07-1748Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 07/17/2019)
2019-07-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 48 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before September 18, 2019. It is further ORDERED that the status hearing currently scheduled for August 13, 2019, is VACATED and will be rescheduled at a later date. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 7/17/2019. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 07/17/2019)
2019-07-18Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/18/2019. (kt) (Entered: 07/18/2019)
2019-09-1849Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 09/18/2019)
2019-09-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 49 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before October 25, 2019 to inform the Court of the parties' efforts to resolve the attorneys' fees issue and shall include a proposed briefing schedule, if necessary. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 9/19/19. (lcrdm1, ) (Entered: 09/19/2019)
2019-09-19Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/25/2019. (kt) (Entered: 09/19/2019)
2019-10-2550Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 10/25/2019)
2019-10-28MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 50 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before November 22, 2019. It is further ORDERED that, if necessary, that status report shall include a proposed briefing schedule for the resolution of remaining issues. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/28/19. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 10/28/2019)
2019-11-2251Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 11/22/2019)
2019-11-24MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 51 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before December 20, 2019 to further apprise the Court of the parties' efforts to resolve the attorneys' fees issue. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 11/24/19. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 11/24/2019)
2019-12-2052Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
2019-12-22MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties joint status report, Dkt. 52 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before January 20, 2020, informing the Court of the status of the parties' settlement efforts and, if necessary, proposing a briefing schedule to resolve the attorneys' fees issue. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/22/19. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 12/22/2019)
2019-12-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/20/2020. (kt) (Entered: 12/23/2019)
2020-01-1753Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
2020-01-21MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 53 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before February 20, 2020 to apprise the Court of whether they have settled the attorneys' fees issue or propose a briefing schedule for the resolution of that issue. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/21/20. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-01-22MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the terms of the Court's revised standing order, which is available on the Court's website. Click for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 1/22/20. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 01/22/2020)
2020-02-2054Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule by UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2020-02-20MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern briefing of the attorneys' fees and costs issue in this case: Plaintiff shall file its motion for attorneys' fees and costs on or before April 20, 2020; Defendant shall file its opposition to Plaintiff's motion on or before May 18, 2020; and Plaintiff shall file its reply on or before June 1, 2020. It is further ORDERED that, should the parties settle this case prior to April 20, 2020, they shall file notice with the Court. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/20/20. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2020-04-1755NOTICE of Settlement by All Defendants (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 04/17/2020)
2020-04-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' notice of settlement, Dkt. 55 , it is hereby ORDERED that the briefing schedule on Plaintiff's anticipated motion for attorney's fees is VACATED. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/17/2020. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 04/17/2020)
2020-06-08MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' April 17, 2020 notice of settlement stating that they had "reached an agreement in principle to resolve this action, and [were] currently working to document the agreement in a binding settlement agreement," Dkt. 55 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file, on or before June 22, 2020, either a notice of dismissal or a joint status report informing the Court of the status of the case and proposing any appropriate next steps. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/8/2020. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/08/2020)
2020-06-2256ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . .STATUS REPORT by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Curran-Huberty, Emily) Modified on 6/23/2020 (ztd). (Entered: 06/22/2020)
2020-06-23NOTICE OF ERROR re 56 Status Report; emailed to emily.curran-huberty@mto.com, cc'd 10 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Invalid attorney signature, 2. Please refile document, 3. You can not file on behalf of other counsel. If you are filing, your name must appear on the signature line of the document(s). (ztd, ) (Entered: 06/23/2020)
2020-06-2357Amended STATUS REPORT [Signature change only] by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Curran-Huberty, Emily) (Entered: 06/23/2020)
2020-06-2458STIPULATION of Dismissal by NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER. (Curran-Huberty, Emily) (Entered: 06/24/2020)
2020-06-25MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' stipulation of dismissal, Dkt. 58 , it is hereby ORDERED that the case is dismissed with prejudice. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the case. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/25/2020. (lcrdm1) (Entered: 06/25/2020)
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