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Case TitleReyna Castillo Alvarez et al v. United States Customs and Border Protection
DistrictCentral District of California
CitySouthern Division - Santa Ana
Case Number8:2017cv02114
Date Filed2017-12-01
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Josephine L. Staton
PlaintiffReyna Castillo Alvarez
Case DescriptionReyna Castillo Alvarez submitted FOIA requests to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning her immigration status. The agency told Alvarez that it found no records. Alvarez filed an administrative appeal. The agency then released some records in response. Not satisfied with the agency's responses, Alvarez filed suit.
Complaint issues: Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Customs and Border Protection
DefendantDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)
DefendantDepartment of Homeland Security
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2017-12-011COMPLAINT Receipt No: 0973-20910686 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Signed Application, # 3 Signed Application) (Attorney Carlos A Cruz added to party Reyna Castillo Alvarez(pty:pla))(Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/01/2017)
2017-12-042NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Josephine L. Staton and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. (car) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
2017-12-043NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Attorney Case Opening RE: Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s): Attachment 1 Civil Cover Sheet should be e-filed separately and in its own event category of Civil Cover Sheet located under Civil Events - Other filings - Miscellaneous filings. Attachment 2 Certification and Notice of Interested Parties should be e-filed under the correct event of Civil Events Other Filings Notices. Attachment 3 Notice of Appearance should be e-filed under the correct event located under Civil Events Other Filings Notices. (car) (Entered: 12/04/2017)
2017-12-054CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/05/2017)
2017-12-055Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Carlos A Cruz counsel for Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. Adding Carlos A. Cruz as counsel of record for Reyna Castillo Alvarez for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/05/2017)
2017-12-056NOTICE Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/05/2017)
2017-12-057INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON (es) (Entered: 12/05/2017)
2017-12-188Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-189Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1810Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1811Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1812Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1813Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1914INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE JOSEPHINE L. STATON (tg) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1915NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 8 , Summons Request 13 , Summons Request 11 , Summons Request 10 , Summons Request 9 , Summons Request 12 . The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (lwag) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1916Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1917Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1918Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1919Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1920Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-1921Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-202260 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant United States Customs and Border Protection. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-202360 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Department of Homeland Security. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-202460 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Department of Homeland Security. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-202560 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant United States Customs and Border Protection. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-202660 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Department of Homeland Security. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-202760 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant United States Customs and Border Protection. (lwag) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2018-03-1428MINUTE IN CHAMBERS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL by Judge Josephine L. Staton: Counsel is hereby ordered to show cause in writing no later than March 21, 2018, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Court notes in this regard, that absent a showing of good cause, an action shall be dismissed if the summons and complaint have not been served within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). An action may be dismissed prior to such time if plaintiff has not diligently prosecuted the action. No oral argument will be heard unless otherwise ordered by the Court. The Order to Show Cause will stand submitted upon the filing of an appropriate response. See document for further information. (dv) (Entered: 03/14/2018)
2018-03-1529PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Department of Homeland Security served on 1/30/2018, answer due 4/2/2018. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/15/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
2018-03-1530PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant United States Customs and Border Protection served on 1/30/2018, answer due 4/2/2018. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/15/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/15/2018)
2018-03-1931PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Defendant Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-1932PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-1933PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-1934PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-1935PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-1936PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Reyna Castillo Alvarez, upon Defendant Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Ortega. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to Emily Sase. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to Helga Taylor. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. Original Summons NOT returned. 3/19/18 (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 03/19/2018)
2018-03-2037TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER DISCHARGING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff's timely-filed responses to the Order to Show Cause. The Order to Show Cause issued March 14, 2018 is hereby DISCHARGED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (tg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/20/2018)
2018-03-2638STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 04/16/2018 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Alarice M Medrano added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Alarice M Medrano added to party United States Customs and Border Protection(pty:dft))(Medrano, Alarice) (Entered: 03/26/2018)
2018-03-2839ORDER EXTENDING TIME FOR DEFENDANTS TO ANSWER, PLEAD, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge Josephine L. Staton, re: Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer (More than 30 days), 38 . The parties having filed a Stipulation to Extend Time for Defendants to Answer, Plead, or Otherwise Respond to Complaint, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants shall have to and including April 16, 2018, to answer, plead or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs Complaint. (dv) (Entered: 03/28/2018)
2018-04-1640ANSWER to Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection.(Attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Matthew Jimenez Barragan added to party United States Customs and Border Protection(pty:dft))(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 04/16/2018)
2018-04-1741ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Josephine L. Staton. A Scheduling Conference is set for 6/8/2018 at 1:30 p.m. See attached Order. (tg) (Entered: 04/17/2018)
2018-05-2442JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 0 days, filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection.. (Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 05/24/2018)
2018-05-3043MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Josephine L. Staton: ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE. Accordingly, the Court defers setting a schedule in this case, including fact and expert discovery cutoff dates. The parties are directed to file a joint status report if at any time it appears to any party that additional pretrial dates or deadlines should be set. See document for further information. (twdb) (Entered: 05/30/2018)
2018-06-1844Joint STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, United States Customs and Border Protection.(Barragan, Matthew) (Entered: 06/18/2018)
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