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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv01901
Date Filed2019-06-26
Date Closed2021-04-21
JudgeJudge Emmet G. Sullivan
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning training provided to agents for dealing with transgender, pregnant, or juvenile detainees. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, American Oversight filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2019-06-261COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6214760) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons)(Lai, Erica) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-06-262LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Lai, Erica) (Entered: 06/26/2019)
2019-06-28Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (zeg) (Entered: 06/28/2019)
2019-06-283SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zeg) (Entered: 06/28/2019)
2019-07-264NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle C. Morello on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Morello, Danielle) (Entered: 07/26/2019)
2019-07-305NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa H. Maxman on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Maxman, Melissa) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-07-306NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Alexander McGrath on behalf of AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (McGrath, Daniel) (Main Document 6 replaced on 8/1/2019) (znmw). (Entered: 07/30/2019)
2019-07-317NOTICE of Appearance by Diana Viggiano Valdivia on behalf of All Defendants (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-07-318Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
2019-08-019RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/1/2019. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/31/2019.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 07/08/2019., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 7/5/2019; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 7/5/2019; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 7/5/2019 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Lai, Erica) (Entered: 08/01/2019)
2019-08-05MINUTE ORDER granting 8 consent motion for extension of time. Defendants shall file an answer, or otherwise respond to plaintiff's complaint, by no later than August 7, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 8/5/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
2019-08-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Answer Or Otherwise Response To The Plaintiff's Complaint due by 8/7/2019, (mac) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
2019-08-0510STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 08/05/19. (Attachment: Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
2019-08-0711ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-2112Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 08/21/2019)
2019-08-23MINUTE ORDER. In light of 12 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than September 24, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 8/23/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 08/23/2019)
2019-08-23Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 9/24/2019. (zcdw) (Entered: 08/25/2019)
2019-09-2413Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 09/24/2019)
2019-10-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties 13 joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than October 24, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/2/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
2019-10-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Further Joint Status Report due by 10/24/2019. (mac) (Entered: 10/02/2019)
2019-10-2414Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lai, Erica) (Entered: 10/24/2019)
2019-10-2415Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 10/24/2019)
2019-10-31MINUTE ORDER. In view of 15 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than November 22, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/31/2019. (lcegs2) (Entered: 10/31/2019)
2019-10-31Set/Reset Deadlines: Further Joint Status Report due by 11/22/2019. (mac) (Entered: 10/31/2019)
2019-11-2216Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lai, Erica) (Entered: 11/22/2019)
2020-01-0617Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lai, Erica) (Entered: 01/06/2020)
2020-01-08MINUTE ORDER. In view of 17 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report by no later than February 20, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/8/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
2020-01-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/20/2020. (mac) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
2020-02-2018Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 02/20/2020)
2020-02-21MINUTE ORDER. In light of 18 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than April 20, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/21/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 02/21/2020)
2020-02-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/20/2020. (mac) (Entered: 02/21/2020)
2020-04-2019Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 04/20/2020)
2020-04-22MINUTE ORDER. In light of 19 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than June 25, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/22/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 04/22/2020)
2020-04-22Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/25/2020. (mac) (Entered: 04/22/2020)
2020-05-2920NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. Attorney Danielle C. Morello terminated. (Morello, Danielle) (Entered: 05/29/2020)
2020-06-2521Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 06/25/2020)
2020-06-26MINUTE ORDER. In light of 21 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than August 25, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 6/26/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 06/26/2020)
2020-06-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/25/2020 (mac) (Entered: 06/29/2020)
2020-08-2522Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 08/25/2020)
2020-08-26MINUTE ORDER. In view of 22 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than October 26, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 8/26/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 08/26/2020)
2020-08-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/26/2020 (mac) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
2020-10-2623Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 10/26/2020)
2020-10-27MINUTE ORDER. In view of 23 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than December 10, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/27/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 10/27/2020)
2020-10-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/10/2020 (mac) (Entered: 10/28/2020)
2020-12-1024Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2020-12-11MINUTE ORDER. In view of 24 the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file further joint status report by no later than February 10, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/11/2020. (lcegs2) (Entered: 12/11/2020)
2020-12-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/10/2021 (mac) (Entered: 12/14/2020)
2021-02-1025Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 02/10/2021)
2021-02-11MINUTE ORDER. In view of 25 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than April 1, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/11/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 02/11/2021)
2021-02-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 4/1/2021. (mac) (Entered: 02/12/2021)
2021-04-0126Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-04-02MINUTE ORDER. In view of 26 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file a further joint status report by no later than May 3, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/2/2021. (lcegs2) (Entered: 04/02/2021)
2021-04-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/3/2021. (mac) (Entered: 04/03/2021)
2021-04-2127STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Valdivia, Diana) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
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