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Case TitlePROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC. v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2018cv02051
Date Filed2018-08-31
Date Closed2023-02-21
JudgeJudge Royce C. Lamberth
PlaintiffPROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.
Case DescriptionThe Project on Government Accountability submitted two FOIA requests to the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning complaints and investigations conducted by the Office. POGO also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests and granted POGO's request for a fee waiver. After hearing nothing further from the agency as to either request, POGO filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
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2018-08-311COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5668242) filed by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT (POGO). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet, # 10 Summons CRCL, # 11 Summons USAG, # 12 Summons USAO)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Attachment 9 replaced on 9/10/2018) (znmw). (Entered: 08/31/2018)
2018-08-31Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (sth) (Entered: 09/04/2018)
2018-09-042SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(sth) (Entered: 09/04/2018)
2018-09-05SUMMONS Not Issued as to U.S. Attorney's Office(zsth) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
2018-09-053NOTICE of Summons by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC. re Summons Not Issued, 1 Complaint, (Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
2018-09-054SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to, U.S. Attorney for D.C. (jf) (Entered: 09/05/2018)
2018-09-275RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/10/2018. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 10/10/2018. (Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
2018-09-276RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 9/10/18. (Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
2018-09-277RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES served on 9/7/2017 (Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 09/27/2018)
2018-10-108NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Patrick Schaefer on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 10/10/2018)
2018-10-159Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES (Attachments: # 1 Defendant's Answer, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 10/15/2018)
2018-10-1610ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer; further ORDERED that defendant's answer [9-1] shall be deemed filed. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/16/2018. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 10/16/2018)
2018-10-1612ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.(jf) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
2019-01-3011ORDER requiring production of a Vaughn index and supporting motion. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 1/30/2019. (lcrcl2) (Entered: 01/30/2019)
2019-02-2813Joint MOTION to Vacate Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 02/28/2019)
2019-03-0114ORDER granting 13 Motion to Vacate. The parties shall file a joint status report every forty-five days beginning April 5, 2019. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/01/2019. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/01/2019)
2019-03-04Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/5/2019 (lsj) (Entered: 03/04/2019)
2019-04-0515Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
2019-05-2016Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 05/20/2019)
2019-07-0317Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 07/03/2019)
2019-08-1918Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 08/19/2019)
2019-10-0319Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-12-0320Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2019-12-03MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall submit a further Joint Status Report no later than 01/17/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/03/2019. (lcrcl3) Modified on 12/5/2019 (zlsj). (Entered: 12/03/2019)
2020-01-1721Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
2020-01-21MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall submit a further Joint Status Report no later than 03/02/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 01/17/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-03-0222Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 03/02/2020)
2020-03-03MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report no later than 04/16/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/03/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/03/2020)
2020-04-1623Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 04/16/2020)
2020-04-17MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall submit a further Joint Status Report no later than 06/01/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 04/17/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 04/17/2020)
2020-06-0124Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 06/01/2020)
2020-06-02MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report no later than 07/16/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 06/02/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-07-1625Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 07/16/2020)
2020-07-17MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report no later than 09/01/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 07/17/2020. (lcmb) Modified on 7/17/2020 (lsj). (Entered: 07/17/2020)
2020-09-0126Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 09/01/2020)
2020-09-02MINUTE ORDER Status Report due by 10/15/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/02/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 09/02/2020)
2020-10-1527Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 10/15/2020)
2020-10-21MINUTE ORDER: Status Report due by 11/30/2020. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/21/2020. (lcrcl3) on 10/21/2020 (nbn). (Entered: 10/21/2020)
2020-10-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 11/30/2020. (znbn) (Entered: 10/21/2020)
2020-11-3028Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-12-03MINUTE ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report no later than 1/14/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/3/2020. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
2021-01-1429Joint STATUS REPORT by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 01/14/2021)
2021-01-19MINUTE ORDER: Status Conference set for 2/25/2021 at 11:30 AM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Royce C. Lamberth. The parties shall file supporting status memoranda and proposed orders no later than 10:00 AM on 2/23/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 1/19/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 01/19/2021)
2021-02-2330STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 02/23/2021)
2021-02-2331MEMORANDUM re Order,, Set Deadlines,, Set Hearings, by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Text of Proposed Order)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 02/23/2021)
2021-02-25Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Royce C. Lamberth: videoStatus Conference held on 2/25/2021. (Court Reporter: Janice Dickman) (lsj) (Entered: 02/25/2021)
2021-03-2432Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 03/24/2021)
2021-03-2533ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 5/24/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/25/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/25/2021)
2021-05-2434Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 05/24/2021)
2021-05-2635ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 6/23/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 5/26/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 05/26/2021)
2021-05-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/23/2021. (znbn) (Entered: 05/28/2021)
2021-06-2336Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 06/23/2021)
2021-06-2937ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 7/23/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 6/29/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-07-2338Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
2021-07-2339ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 10/6/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 7/23/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 07/23/2021)
2021-10-0640Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 10/06/2021)
2021-10-0841ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 12/3/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/08/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 10/08/2021)
2021-12-0342Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 12/03/2021)
2021-12-0843ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 1/13/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/08/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 12/08/2021)
2022-01-1344Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 01/13/2022)
2022-01-1445ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 3/14/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 1/14/2021. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
2022-03-1446Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-03-1547ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 4/14/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/15/2022. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-04-1348Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 04/13/2022)
2022-04-1449ORDER: The parties shall file a further Joint Status Report by 6/8/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/14/2022. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 04/14/2022)
2022-06-0850Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 06/08/2022)
2022-06-1351ORDER granting 50 Motion for Enlargement of the Briefing Schedule. See Order for more details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 06/13/2022. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
2022-06-1552MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Exhibit 1 - Law Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A - Agency Vaughn Index, # 5 Exhibit 2 - Sharp Declaration, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
2022-07-1553Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit, # 16 Exhibit, # 17 Exhibit, # 18 Exhibit, # 19 Exhibit, # 20 Exhibit, # 21 Text of Proposed Order)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 07/15/2022)
2022-07-18NOTICE OF ERROR re 53 Motion for Summary Judgment; emailed to ross@ranlawfirm.com, cc'd 4 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please note the following deficiency and file/refile document as instructed , 2. Two-part document; second docket entry is required, 3. Refile same document using the OPPOSITION event & link to DE#52 (zjf, ) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-08-3154Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File combined Opposition and Reply by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
2022-09-0855Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 53 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 09/08/2022)
2022-09-08MINUTE ORDER denying as moot 54 Motion for Extension of Time to File; granting 55 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 53 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment ; Set/Reset Deadlines: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion 55 for a two-week extension of time to file defendant's combined opposition and reply is GRANTED and the previous motion 54 for a one-week extension is DENIED AS MOOT. Defendant shall file its combined opposition and reply by 09/15/2022, and plaintiff shall file its reply by 10/06/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/08/2022. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 09/08/2022)
2022-09-1556REPLY to opposition to motion re 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Statement of Material Facts Not in Genuine Dispute, # 2 Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts Not in Genuine Dispute, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
2022-09-1557Memorandum in opposition to re 53 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. (Attachments: # 1 Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Statement of Material Facts Not in Genuine Dispute, # 2 Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts Not in Genuine Dispute, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(Schaefer, Daniel) (Entered: 09/15/2022)
2022-09-2758Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 52 MOTION for Summary Judgment by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
2022-09-2859ORDER granting Motion 58 for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion 52 for Summary Judgment . It is hereby ORDERED that the motion for an extension of time is granted. Plaintiff shall file its response by 10/17/2022. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/28/2022. (lcrcl3) Modified on 9/28/2022 (zsj). (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-10-1760REPLY to opposition to motion re 56 Reply to opposition to Motion, 57 Memorandum in Opposition, filed by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 10/17/2022)
2023-01-0461NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Jeremy S. Simon on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES Substituting for attorney Daniel Schaefer (Simon, Jeremy) (Entered: 01/04/2023)
2023-02-2162MEMORANDUM OPINION re: Defendant's Motion 52 for Summary Judgment and Plaintiff's Cross-Motion 53 for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 02/21/2023. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2023-02-2163ORDER: For the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion 62 , it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant's Motion 52 for Summary Judgment is DENIED, Plaintiff's Cross-Motion 53 for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part, and judgment is ENTERED for plaintiff. Defendant is ORDERED to re-process plaintiff's FOIA request without any withholdings pursuant to Exemption 5. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 02/21/2023. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2023-03-0164Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Attorney's Fees by PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Nabatoff, Ross) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-0365ORDER granting Motion 64 for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED, that the deadline to file a motion for attorney's fees shall be held in abeyance pending appeal if the government appeals, and that such a motion shall be filed by 05/08/2023 if the government does not appeal. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/03/2023. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 03/03/2023)
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