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Case TitleMUSLIM ADVOCATES et al v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2017cv02080
Date Filed2017-10-05
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Tanya S. Chutkan
PlaintiffMUSLIM ADVOCATES
PlaintiffAMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
PlaintiffSOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
PlaintiffCENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS 18cv1546
Plaintiff
NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. 20cv1143
Case DescriptionMuslim Advocates, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Southern Poverty Law Center submitted FOIA requests to the Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning the waiver provision of the revised travel ban. All three agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests. The State Department granted the requesters' request for a fee waiver, but denied their request for expedited processing. After hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, Muslim Advocates, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDEPARTMENT OF STATE
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
3801 NEBRASKA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantCUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DefendantCUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
DefendantUNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DefendantL. FRANCIS CISSNA 18cv1546
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2017-10-051COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 400) filed by MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons DEPT OF STATE, # 7 Summons DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, # 8 Summons CUSTOM AND BOARDER PROTECTION, # 9 Summons DOJ, # 10 Summons US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)(Weiner, David) (Entered: 10/05/2017)
2017-10-052Corporate Disclosure Statement by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Weiner, David) (Entered: 10/05/2017)
2017-10-06Case Assigned to Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zsb) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
2017-10-063SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zsb) (Entered: 10/06/2017)
2017-11-274NOTICE of Appearance by Richard B. Katskee on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Katskee, Richard) (Entered: 11/27/2017)
2017-12-015RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 11/28/2017; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 11/28/2017; UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 11/28/2017. (Weiner, David) Modified on 12/4/2017 (znmw). (Entered: 12/01/2017)
2017-12-016RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 11/28/2017. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/28/2017.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 11/28/2017. (See Docket Entry 5 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
2017-12-227Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kishore, Deepthy) (Entered: 12/22/2017)
2017-12-26MINUTE ORDER: Granting 7 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by January 26, 2018. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/26/17. (DJS) (Entered: 12/26/2017)
2017-12-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants' answer or otherwise response to the Complaint is now due by 1/26/2018. (jth) (Entered: 12/27/2017)
2018-01-268ANSWER to 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Kishore, Deepthy) Modified to add link on 1/29/2018 (znmw). (Entered: 01/26/2018)
2018-01-27MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. The requirements of LCvR 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil procedure appear to be inapplicable. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and propose a schedule for proceeding in this matter. The schedule shall address the status of Plaintiffs' FOIA request, the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiffs' FOIA request, the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiffs, whether a motion for an Open America stay is likely in this case, whether a Vaughn index will be required in this case, whether and when either party anticipates filing a dispositive motion, and any other pertinent issues. The parties shall file a joint status report that addresses these issues and that contains a proposed schedule and proposed order not later than 2/20/18. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 1/27/18. (DJS) (Entered: 01/27/2018)
2018-01-28Set/Reset Deadlines: The parties shall file a Joint Status Report that contains a proposed schedule and proposed order by 2/20/18. (jth) (Entered: 01/28/2018)
2018-01-299NOTICE of Appearance by Sirine Shebaya on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shebaya, Sirine) (Entered: 01/29/2018)
2018-02-0210NOTICE of Appearance by Johnathan James Smith on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 02/02/2018)
2018-02-2011Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Weiner, David) (Entered: 02/20/2018)
2018-02-26MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ordered that the parties shall file another report by April 15, 2018. The parties are reminded that all reports shall be accompanied by a proposed order, unless the court enters an order to the contrary. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/26/18. (DJS) (Entered: 02/26/2018)
2018-02-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/15/2018. (tb) (Entered: 02/27/2018)
2018-04-1512Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kishore, Deepthy) (Entered: 04/15/2018)
2018-04-20MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 12 , it is hereby ordered that the parties shall file another joint status report and proposed order by June 3, 2018. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/20/18. (DJS) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-04-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report and proposed order due by 6/3/2018.(tb) (Entered: 04/23/2018)
2018-06-0313STATUS REPORT Third Joint Report by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Weiner, David) (Entered: 06/03/2018)
2018-07-1114NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Dena Michal Roth on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Deepthy Kishore (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 07/11/2018)
2018-08-1415Joint STATUS REPORT (Fourth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 08/14/2018)
2018-08-17MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' Joint Status Report 15 , a Status Conference is hereby set for 10/5/18 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 9. The parties shall file another joint report by 9/28/18, along with a PROPOSED ORDER. At that time, if both parties agree that the status conference is unnecessary, the court will cancel the conference. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/17/18. (DJS) (Entered: 08/17/2018)
2018-08-17Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 9/28/2018. Status Conference set for 10/5/2018 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 9 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tb) (Entered: 08/17/2018)
2018-08-2016NOTICE of Change of Address by Johnathan James Smith (Smith, Johnathan) (Entered: 08/20/2018)
2018-08-2017NOTICE of Change of Address by Sirine Shebaya (Shebaya, Sirine) (Entered: 08/20/2018)
2018-09-2718NOTICE of Change of Address by Dena Michal Roth (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
2018-09-2819Joint STATUS REPORT (Fifth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Roth, Dena) (Entered: 09/28/2018)
2018-10-03MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 19 , it is hereby ordered that the status conference previously set for October 5, 2018 is hereby VACATED. The parties shall file another joint status report and proposed order by October 26, 2018. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/3/18. (DJS) (Entered: 10/03/2018)
2018-10-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/26/2018. (tb) (Entered: 10/04/2018)
2018-10-2620Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weiner, David) (Entered: 10/26/2018)
2018-10-29MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 20 , it is hereby ordered that the parties shall file another joint report by 11/29/18 and every 60 days thereafter. To the extent the parties propose a briefing schedule, the report shall include a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/29/18. (DJS) (Entered: 10/29/2018)
2018-10-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/29/2018. (tb) (Entered: 10/30/2018)
2018-11-2921Joint STATUS REPORT (Seventh) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 11/29/2018)
2019-01-2822Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Joint Status Report by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 01/28/2019)
2019-01-28MINUTE ORDER: Granting 22 Motion for Extension of Deadlines. Joint Status report due February 4, 2019 and every 60 days thereafter. To the extent the parties propose a briefing schedule, the report shall include a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 1/28/19. (DJS) (Entered: 01/28/2019)
2019-01-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status report due 2/4/2019 and every 60 days thereafter. To the extent the parties propose a briefing schedule, the report shall include a proposed order. (jth) (Entered: 01/29/2019)
2019-02-0123NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MUSLIM ADVOCATES, AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. Attorney Johnathan James Smith terminated. (Smith, Johnathan) . (Entered: 02/01/2019)
2019-02-0424Joint STATUS REPORT (Eighth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 02/04/2019)
2019-04-0525Joint STATUS REPORT (Ninth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
2019-06-0426Joint STATUS REPORT (Tenth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 06/04/2019)
2019-08-0527Joint STATUS REPORT (Eleventh) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
2019-08-1628NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MUSLIM ADVOCATES. Attorney Sirine Shebaya terminated. (Shebaya, Sirine) (Entered: 08/16/2019)
2019-10-0229MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nimra H. Azmi, :Firm- Muslim Advocates, :Address- P.O. Box 34440, Washington, D.C. 20043. Phone No. - 202-897-2564. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0090-6412513. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Nimra H. Azmi, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Katskee, Richard) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
2019-10-0330Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Weiner, David) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-21MINUTE ORDER: Because movant Nimra H. Azmi has been admitted pro hac vice to this court eight times in the last two years, the court hereby holds her motion 29 for pro hac in abeyance, pending submission of her application for admission to this court. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/21/19. (DJS) (Entered: 10/21/2019)
2019-12-0331Joint STATUS REPORT (Thirteenth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2020-01-2732NOTICE of Appearance by Nimra H. Azmi on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Azmi, Nimra) (Entered: 01/27/2020)
2020-02-0333Joint STATUS REPORT (Fourteenth) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 02/03/2020)
2020-04-0334Joint STATUS REPORT (15th) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 04/03/2020)
2020-04-16MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report 34 , it is hereby ordered that the parties shall continue filing status reports every 60 days, except that going forward the government shall explain any inability or limitation on processing records and shall provide a supporting affidavit. Prior to filing the report, the parties shall confer in good faith and include in the report, the Plaintiffs' position with respect to the government's affidavit. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 4/16/2020. (DJS) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-06-0235Joint STATUS REPORT (16th) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Roth, Dena) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-08-0336Joint STATUS REPORT (17th) by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Katskee, Richard) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
2020-09-0837NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Matthew W. Callahan on behalf of All Plaintiffs Substituting for attorney Nimra H. Azmi (Callahan, Matthew) (Entered: 09/08/2020)
2020-10-0238Joint STATUS REPORT (18th) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-12-0139Joint STATUS REPORT (19th) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2021-02-0140Joint STATUS REPORT (20th) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-04-0241Joint STATUS REPORT (21st) by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Roth, Dena) (Entered: 04/02/2021)
2021-04-2742NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Cormac A. Early on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Dena Roth (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 04/27/2021)
2021-06-0143Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
2021-08-0244Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 08/02/2021)
2021-08-2545NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Sanaa Ansari on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES Substituting for attorney Matthew Callahan (Ansari, Sanaa) (Entered: 08/25/2021)
2021-09-1746NOTICE of Appearance by Sanaa Ansari on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Ansari, Sanaa) (Main Document 46 replaced on 9/21/2021) (ztd). (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-10-0147Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-11-3048Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 11/30/2021)
2021-12-28MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the parties' joint status report, it is hereby ordered that by 1/31/2022 the Defendants shall send the Plaintiffs a written response to their settlement proposal. By 2/7/2022 the parties shall meet and confer either in person or electronically and discuss the current search as well as Plaintiffs' proposal and the Defendants' response. By 2/10/2022 the parties shall file a joint status report and proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/28/21. (DJS) Modified on 12/29/2021 to reflect that all dates are for "2022" not "2021" (jth). (Entered: 12/28/2021)
2021-12-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report and Proposed Order due by 2/10/2022. (jth) (Entered: 12/29/2021)
2022-02-1049Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-20MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a joint status report by 3/15/22 and every 30 days thereafter. To the extent the parties propose a change to the status quo, the report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/20/22. (DJS) (Entered: 02/20/2022)
2022-02-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/15/2022. (tb) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2022-03-1550Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-04-1451Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 04/14/2022)
2022-05-1652Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 05/16/2022)
2022-06-1553Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
2022-07-1554STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 07/15/2022)
2022-08-05MINUTE ORDER: Having considered the Defendants' Status Report 54 , it is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet, confer and file a JOINT status report by 8/31/22 that includes the parties' positions on the respective settlement offers. Should Plaintiff fail to comply with this order, the court may dismiss this action for failure to prosecute.. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/5/22. (DJS) (Entered: 08/05/2022)
2022-08-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/31/2022. (tb) (Entered: 08/07/2022)
2022-08-3155NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Robert Healy on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Healy, Christopher) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-08-3156Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Healy, Christopher) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-09-3057Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
2022-10-03MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the parties' 57 Joint Status Report , the parties shall meet and confer and file another joint status report by October 31, 2022 . Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/03/2022. (lcss) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/31/2022. (tb) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-3158Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Healy, Christopher) (Entered: 10/31/2022)
2022-11-01MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 58 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another Joint Status Report by December 15, 2022, apprising the court of the status of Plaintiffs' FOIA request and questions to the Department of Homeland Security. The report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/1/2022. (lcss) (Entered: 11/01/2022)
2022-11-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/15/2022. (tb) (Entered: 11/01/2022)
2022-11-1759MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Reem Subei, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9679762. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Katskee, Richard) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
2022-11-18ORDER granting 59 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Reem Subei is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear on behalf of Plaintiffs. 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 Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/18/2022. (lcss) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-12-1560Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2022-12-16VACATED PURSUANT TO MINUTE ORDER FILED 01/05/2023.....SHOW CAUSE MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall meet and confer and submit to the court their position on whether this case should be consolidated with related cases 18-cv-01546-TSC and 1:20-cv-01143-TSC, no later than January 3, 2023. The parties' joint response shall be limited to no more than seven pages and accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 12/16/2022. (lcss) Modified on 1/8/2023 (jth). (Entered: 12/16/2022)
2022-12-1961NOTICE of Appearance by Reem Subei on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Subei, Reem) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
2022-12-20Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 1/3/2023. (tb) (Entered: 12/20/2022)
2023-01-0362RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 01/03/2023)
2023-01-05MINUTE ORDER: In consideration of the parties' 62 Response to Order to Show Cause, 17-cv-2080-TSC is hereby consolidated with 18-cv-1546 and 20-cv-1143. All filings shall be made in the lead case: 17-cv-2080-TSC (the parties shall NOT "spread the text" when filing documents in the lead case). The court's 12/16/2022 Show Cause Minute Order is hereby VACATED and the parties obligations pursuant thereto are hereby discharged. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 01/05/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
2023-01-05MINUTE ORDER: In consideration of the parties' 60 Joint Status Report and 62 Response to Order to Show Cause, a Status Conference is hereby set for February 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 9. The parties shall file another joint status report no later than February 10, 2023, advising the court of the status of this matter, including whether the parties have reached an agreement on a processing schedule and a recommendation for moving the case forward. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 01/05/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 01/05/2023)
2023-01-05Cases Consolidated. Cases 18-1546 and 20-1143 have been consolidated with case 17-2080, pursuant to an Order entered 01/05/2023. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in the lead/earlier case, Civil Action No. 17-2080. The parties are advised NOT to elect the SPREAD TEXT option when filing in ECF, as this will result in repetitive docketing. (zjm) (Entered: 01/12/2023)
2023-01-08Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 2/10/2023; Status Conference set for 2/13/2023 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 9 (In Person) before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (jth) (Entered: 01/08/2023)
2023-02-03Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference reset for 2/13/2023 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 9- In Person before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tb) (Entered: 02/03/2023)
2023-02-1063Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 02/10/2023)
2023-02-13Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 2/13/2023 before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Parties discussed posture of case. The parties are hereby ordered to file a detailed joint status report due by 2/28/2023. (Court Reporter Carla Bebault) (tb) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-02-2864Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 02/28/2023)
2023-03-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 64 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another Joint Status Report by March 31, 2023. In that report, DHS will report on its initial responsiveness review, and both parties will report on the progress of settlement negotiations. At that point, the court will consider requiring DHS to produce a Vaughn Index within a reasonable time. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 03/02/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
2023-03-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/31/2023. (tb) (Entered: 03/02/2023)
2023-03-08ENTERED IN ERROR.......Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/21/2023. (tb) Modified on 4/3/2023 ( wrong case deadline) (tb). (Entered: 03/08/2023)
2023-03-2965NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander J. Luchenitser on behalf of AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER (Luchenitser, Alexander) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
2023-03-3166Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
2023-04-04MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 66 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another Joint Status Report by April 28, 2023. It is further ORDERED that in that Report, DHS shall provide an update on its consultations with the White House and shall show cause why it should not be required to promptly produce a Vaughn Index. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 04/04/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/28/2023. (tb) (Entered: 04/06/2023)
2023-04-1167NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE, MUSLIM ADVOCATES, SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER. Attorney Richard B. Katskee terminated. (Katskee, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2023)
2023-04-2868Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 04/28/2023)
2023-05-02MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 68 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another status report by May 16, 2023. The report shall include an update on DHS's transmission of documents to the White House. In addition, the parties shall confer and propose in the report three potential dates and times for a virtual status conference in late May or early June. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 05/02/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
2023-05-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/16/2023. (tb) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
2023-05-1669Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 05/16/2023)
2023-05-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 69 Joint Status Report, a Status Conference is hereby set for June 6, 2023 at 4:30 PM by video teleconference. By June 2, 2023, the parties shall file a Joint Status Report including an update on DHS's transmission of documents to the White House. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 05/17/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-05-22Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 6/2/2023. Status Conference set for 6/6/2023 at 04:30 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (tb) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-06-0270Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 06/02/2023)
2023-06-06MINUTE ORDER: The status conference set for 4:30 PM on June 6, 2023 is hereby rescheduled to 4:00 PM on June 6, 2023 by video teleconference. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 06/06/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 06/06/2023)
2023-06-06Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 6/6/2023 at 04:00 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (nbn) (Entered: 06/06/2023)
2023-06-06Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Status Conference reset for 4:00 PM on 6/6/2023 via videoconference before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (zcdw) (Entered: 06/06/2023)
2023-06-06Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan: Status Conference held on 6/6/2023. Vaughn Index due by 7/6/2023. Parties directed to file a Joint Status Report on 7/21/2023. A further Status Conference set for 8/10/2023 at 10:00 AM via videoconference before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. (Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne) (zcdw) (Entered: 06/06/2023)
2023-06-2771NOTICE of Appearance by Ashok Chandran on behalf of NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. (Chandran, Ashok) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
2023-06-2772NOTICE of Appearance by Samuel Spital on behalf of NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC. (Spital, Samuel) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
2023-07-2173Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 07/21/2023)
2023-07-24MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 73 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall provide another status report by September 7, 2023. In light of the progress of the parties' negotiations, the court is inclined to vacate or continue the status hearing scheduled for August 10, 2023. The parties are therefore ordered to confer and file a joint notice by July 31, 2023, stating their position on whether to vacate or continue that hearing. If the parties propose to continue the hearing, their notice shall include at least three proposed dates. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 07/24/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Meet & Confer Statement due by 7/31/2023. Joint Status Report due by 9/7/2023 (lsj) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-2874Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 07/28/2023)
2023-07-31MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 74 Joint Status Report, the status conference scheduled for August 10, 2023 is hereby VACATED. In the parties' September 7, 2023 Joint Status Report, they shall indicate whether they wish to schedule another status conference and, if so, propose at least three dates amenable to all parties. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 07/31/2023. (lcss) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
2023-09-0775Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 09/07/2023)
2023-09-08MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' 75 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another Joint Status Report by October 6, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 09/08/2023. (lcc) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
2023-09-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/6/2023 (lsj) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
2023-10-0676Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-10MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by 11/03/2023 and every 60 days thereafter. To the extent the parties desire to change the status quo, the report shall be accompanied by a proposed order. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/10/2023. (lce) (Entered: 10/10/2023)
2023-11-13MINUTE ORDER: On 10/10/23, the court entered a minute order directing the parties in this FOIA action to file a joint status report by 11/03/23 and every sixty days thereafter. The parties filed their last report on 10/06/23 and have not sought to be relieved from the obligation of filing the reports. Accordingly, the parties shall file a joint status report by 11/30/23 and every sixty days thereafter. Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of this action without further notice for failure to prosecute. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/13/23. (lce) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2023-11-3077Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 11/30/2023)
2024-01-2978Joint STATUS REPORT by L. FRANCIS CISSNA, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Early, Cormac) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
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