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Case TitleKIND INC. v. UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2020cv01384
Date Filed2020-05-22
Date Closed2020-12-21
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffKIND INC.
doing business as KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE
Case DescriptionKids in Need of Defense (KIND) submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for records concerning a Redetermination Memo pertaining to asylum applications for alien minors. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, KIND filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
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2020-05-221COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7154217) filed by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Summons)(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-222LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-223NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE. Case related to Case No. 8:19-cv-01944 (D. Md.). (Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-224MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elaine Herrmann Blais, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7154377. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Elaine Herrmann Blais, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-225MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Joel L. Broussard, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7154386. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Joel L. Broussard, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-226MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Wendy T. Wylegala, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-7154391. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by KIND INC., d/b/a KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Wendy T. Wylegala, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 05/22/2020)
2020-05-26Case assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmc) (Entered: 05/26/2020)
2020-05-267SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmc) (Entered: 05/26/2020)
2020-05-27MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 4 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Elaine Herrmann Blais, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Elaine Herrmann Blais is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . 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 Carl J. Nichols on May 27, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
2020-05-27MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Joel L. Broussard, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Joel L. Broussard is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . 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 Carl J. Nichols on May 27, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
2020-05-27MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered Plaintiff's 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Wendy T. Wylegala, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under Local Civil Rule 83.2(d), it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Wendy T. Wylegala is ADMITTED to practice before the Court pro hac vice . 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 Carl J. Nichols on May 27, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
2020-05-278NOTICE of Appearance by Wendy Wylegala on behalf of KIND INC. (Wylegala, Wendy) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
2020-05-289NOTICE of Appearance by Joel L. Broussard on behalf of KIND INC. (Broussard, Joel) (Entered: 05/28/2020)
2020-05-2810NOTICE of Appearance by Elaine H. Blais on behalf of KIND INC. (Blais, Elaine) (Entered: 05/28/2020)
2020-06-1911RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/1/2020. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/1/2020.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES served on 6/1/2020 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Burgess, Brian) (Entered: 06/19/2020)
2020-06-2512ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.(Brudy-Everett, Kristin) (Entered: 06/25/2020)
2020-07-03MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this Freedom of Information Act case are a Complaint and an Answer. According to Local Civil Rule 16.3, the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) are inapplicable. It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report by July 27, 2020. The Joint Status Report shall address: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 3, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/03/2020)
2020-07-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/27/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
2020-07-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/27/2020. (zkh) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
2020-07-0813NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Shuchart on behalf of KIND INC. (Shuchart, Scott) (Entered: 07/08/2020)
2020-07-2714Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brudy-Everett, Kristin) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
2020-07-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 14 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by September 25, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 28, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/25/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 07/28/2020)
2020-07-3115NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen R. Shaw on behalf of KIND INC. (Shaw, Stephen) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
2020-09-2516Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brudy-Everett, Kristin) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-09-25MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 16 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by October 23, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 25, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-09-25Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/23/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-10-2317Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brudy-Everett, Kristin) (Entered: 10/23/2020)
2020-10-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 17 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by October 30, 2020. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 28, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/28/2020)
2020-10-28Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/30/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 10/29/2020)
2020-10-3018Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Brudy-Everett, Kristin) (Entered: 10/30/2020)
2020-11-03MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Parties' 18 Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall produce a Vaughn Index by November 23, 2020. It is further ORDERED that the Parties shall file a Joint Status Report by December 16, 2020 stating whether a briefing schedule for dispositive motions is necessary. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 3, 2020. (lccjn2) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-11-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Vaughn Index due by 11/23/2020. Joint Status Report due by 12/16/2020. (zcal) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
2020-12-1619STIPULATION of Dismissal by KIND INC.. (Shaw, Stephen) (Entered: 12/16/2020)
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