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Case TitleKinnucan v. National Security Agency et al
DistrictWestern District of Washington
CitySeattle
Case Number2:2020cv01309
Date Filed2020-09-01
Date Closed2023-07-31
JudgeJudge Marsha J. Pechman
PlaintiffMichelle J Kinnucan
Case DescriptionMichelle Kinnucan submitted FOIA requests to the National Security Agency, the CIA, and the Defense Intelligence Agency for records concerning the 1967 attack on the U.S. Liberty by Israeli air and naval forces. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from any of the agencies, Kinnucan filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNational Security Agency
DefendantCentral Intelligence Agency
DefendantDefense Intelligence Agency
DefendantDefense Intelligence Agency
TERMINATED: 09/28/2021
DefendantDepartment of Defense
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FOIA Project Annotation: A federal court in Washington has ruled that a 1967 report written by the House Appropriations Committee concerning the effectiveness of the Defense Department's communications system that was involved in the Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty is a congressional record not subject to FOIA. Although the report was provided to the National Security Agency in 1968 and was referred to in a 1981 report declassified by the agency, the report itself was labeled Top Secret and marked "Not for release unless and until authorized by the Committee." Researcher Michelle Kinnucan submitted a FOIA request to the NSA for the House Report and a second request for encrypted traffic reports and other documents. Kinnucan also filed a FOIA request with the CIA asking for unredacted reports involving the U.S.S. Liberty attack. Since she found no Supreme Court or Ninth Circuit precedent on the issue of what constituted a congressional record, Senior District Court Judge Marsha Pechman turned to the D.C. Circuit's holding in ACLU v. CIA, 823 F.3d 655 (D.C. Cir. 2016), in which the D.C. Circuit established two inquiries â€" (1) the facts and circumstances of the documents' creation, and (2) the conditions attached to the documents' transfer to the agency. Pechman noted that "here, the Committee clearly indicated its intent to control the report by marking it 'Not for release unless and until authorized by Committee' and 'Top Secret.'. . .[Further], the Committee's decisions to create the report and provide it to the NSA were squarely in line with Congress's oversight role. In the year after the attack, the Committee held a hearing in which it discussed the report and defense communications systems more broadly in the context of proposed appropriations." She observed that "while Plaintiff argues that Congress's references to the report in open hearing cuts against the conclusion that it intended to keep the report secret, that does not necessarily follow. If Congress wanted the report to be public, it could have released it in full. It did not and instead made sure the report would not be disclosed." She added that "the 'not for release' marking is an unequivocal expression of Congress's intent to maintain control over the report." However, Pechman found that the CIA's exemption claims pertaining to other responsive records under Exemption 1 (national security) and Exemption 3 (other statutes) were insufficiently supported, particularly where they pertained to large documents that were nearly 50 years old. She pointed out that "without more, it is difficult to determine whether these documents remain properly classified in full. Because the records are old, thirteen date to 1967, two to 1978 â€" it is not self-evident that they implicate intelligence methods and sources that continue to deserve classification. In addition, the Court cannot just accept the CIA's assertion that it is impossible to segregate exempt from nonexempt records."
Issues: Agency Record, Exemption 1, Exemption 3 - Statutory prohibition of disclosure
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2020-09-011COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-6569887) Attorney Caesar David Kalinowski added to party Michelle L Kinnucan(pty:pla), filed by Michelle L Kinnucan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 09/01/2020)
2020-09-02Judge David W. Christel added. (RE) (Entered: 09/02/2020)
2020-09-022Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Summons- Defense Intelligence, # 2 Summons- National Security, # 3 Summons- Dept of Defense)(RE) (Entered: 09/02/2020)
2020-10-083NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Katie Denise Fairchild on behalf of Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2020-10-084ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/08/2020)
2020-10-095NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT TO A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AND DECLINATION OF CONSENT FORM. Each party will be deemed to have knowingly and voluntarily consented to proceed before a Magistrate Judge if this form is not returned by 10/16/2020. Please Note: Forms must not be electronically filed with the Court. (KEB) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-096CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 2 Summons Issued, 1 Complaint, (Arnold, Allexia) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-097MINUTE ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Marsha J. Pechman for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge David W. Christel no longer assigned to case, by Clerk, William M McCool. (KEB) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-198ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report due by 11/30/2020, FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 11/16/2020, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 11/23/2020. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (GC) (Entered: 10/19/2020)
2020-11-25MINUTE ORDER: At the parties' request, an extension of time to file the joint status report is granted. The report will be due on 1/26/2021. Failure to adhere to this deadline may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (GC) (Entered: 11/25/2020)
2021-01-269APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Thomas Burke FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-6899271 (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 01/26/2021)
2021-01-2610Stipulated MOTION and Status Report and [Proposed] Order , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. Noting Date 1/26/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/26/2021)
2021-01-2711ORDER re 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Thomas R Burke for plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (CDA) (Entered: 01/27/2021)
2021-01-2712ORDER re Parties' 10 Stipulated Motion and Status Report. The parties shall provide this Court with a status update within 60 days. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (LH) (Entered: 01/27/2021)
2021-03-2913STATUS REPORT AND STIPULATED MOTION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 03/29/2021)
2021-03-3014ORDER re Parties' 13 Status Report and Stipulated Motion. The Court GRANTS the Parties' Motion and allows the Parties an additional 60 days to continue to confer. However, this will be the Parties' final extension. If they are unable to come to an agreement, they must propose a briefing schedule within 60 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM) (Entered: 03/30/2021)
2021-06-0115STATUS REPORT AND STIPULATED MOTION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
2021-06-2916MINUTE ORDER. The Court GRANTS the Parties' stipulated motion. (Dkt. No. 15 .) The proposed briefing scheduled is adopted. Authorized by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (PM) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-07-1617AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Michelle J Kinnucan. (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 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-2018PRAECIPE re 17 Amended Complaint, with Praecipe Exhibit A by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 07/20/2021)
2021-07-3019ANSWER to 17 Amended Complaint, by Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 07/30/2021)
2021-08-2720MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 10/29/2021 10/8/2021 (Kalinowski, Caesar) Modified to re-note per docket no. 24 on 9/17/2021 (SB). (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-08-2721DECLARATION of Michelle Kinnucan filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-08-2722DECLARATION of Caesar Kalinowski filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-09-1623Stipulated MOTION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. Noting Date 9/16/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 09/16/2021)
2021-09-1724ORDER granting Parties' 23 Stipulated Motion. Defendants will file their Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition by 10/1/2021. Plaintiff will file her Opposition and Reply by 10/15/2021. Defendants will file their Reply by 10/29/2021. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-09-2425Stipulated MOTION AND [PROPOSED] PARTIAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. Noting Date 9/24/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 09/24/2021)
2021-09-2826ORDER re Parties' 25 Stipulated Motion. All of Plaintiff's claims against Defendant, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and any claim against Defendant, Department of Defense (DOD) that is based on a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to DIA are dismissed. Defense Intelligence Agency terminated. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman.(PM) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2021-10-0127CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. Noting Date 10/29/2021, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-0128DECLARATION of Jonathan David Hubbard filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-0129DECLARATION of Linda M. Kiyosaki filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (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 Exhibit I)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-0130DECLARATION of Vanna Blaine filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (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)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
2021-10-1531REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan, TO RESPONSE to 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-1532DECLARATION of Paul N. "Pete" McCloskey filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-1533DECLARATION of Larry L. Bowen filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-1534DECLARATION of Michael Morisy filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-2935REPLY, filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, TO RESPONSE to 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-10-2936DECLARATION of Katie D. Fairchild filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-10-2937DECLARATION of Sara K. Stevens filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 27 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 10/29/2021)
2021-11-17Set Hearings: Oral Argument Hearing set for 12/1/2021 at 01:00 PM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. This hearing will be conducted remotely using the Zoom platform. (GC) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-12-06Reset Hearings: Oral Argument Hearing set for 12/16/2021 at 03:00 PM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. This hearing will be conducted remotely using Zoom. (GC) (Entered: 12/06/2021)
2021-12-1638MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Grant Cogswell ; Pla Counsel: Caesar Kalinowski, Thomas Burke, Allexia Arnold ; Def Counsel: Katie Fairchild ; CR: Sheri Schelbert ; Time of Hearing: 3:00PM ; Oral Argument Hearing - Via Zoom held on 12/16/2021. The Court hears oral argument from the parties on MOTION for Summary Judgment (Dkt. # 20 .) The Court takes this matter under advisement and will issue a written ruling by 12/29/2021. (GC) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
2021-12-2039TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan for proceedings held on 12/16/2021 re 38 In Court Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Caesar David Kalinowski. Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Sheri Schelbert (sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2021-12-2840ORDER denying Plaintiff's 20 Motion for Summary Judgment and granting Defendants' 27 Cross Motion on this issue. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 12/28/2021)
2022-01-0341NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Example- Motion Hearing held on 12/16/2021 before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov . To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Sheri Schelbert, sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/4/2022, (Schelbert, Sheri) (Entered: 01/03/2022)
2022-01-06Set Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 1/7/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (GC) (Entered: 01/06/2022)
2022-01-0742MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Marsha J. Pechman- Dep Clerk: Grant Cogswell ; Pla Counsel: Caesar Kalinowski ; Def Counsel: Katie Fairchild ; CR: Debbie Zurn ; Time of Hearing: 9:30AM ; Telephone Conference held on 1/7/2022. Also present on the call is Linfield Scott "Scooter" Slade III. The Court discusses the logistics of handling classified documents in-camera. Mr. Slade requests to speak ex-parte with the Court. Plaintiff and Defendant do not object and orally waive their presence so the Court may speak ex-parte with Mr. Slade. (GC) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
2022-01-0743NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Allexia Arnold for Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan. (Arnold, Allexia) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
2022-01-1144TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency for proceedings held on 12/16/2021 re 41 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript,,, 38 In Court Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Katie Denise Fairchild. Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Sheri Schelbert (sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
2022-02-1445NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nickolas Bohl on behalf of Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Bohl, Nickolas) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2022-04-2646APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY David Nordlinger FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-7529859 (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
2022-04-2647ORDER re 46 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney David Nordlinger for Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
2022-11-0448ADDITIONAL ORDER on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court has carefully reviewed Defendants' invocation of FOIA Exemptions 1 and 3 to withhold materials from portions of Documents 1-9, 14-15 and all of Documents 11-13. Except as to Document 1, the Court finds that Defendants have not met their burden to justify application of Exemptions 1 or 3 to withhold the information. And Defendants have not provided adequate detail to satisfy the Court that they have undertaken an adequate segregability analysis. The Court's in camera review confirms the inadequacies of the Vaughn index and supporting materials. But the Court finds that Defendants should be given one additional opportunity to address the Court's concerns. The Court will rule definitively on the FOIA claims after Defendants supplement the record and the Parties complete their supplemental briefing as specified in this Order. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-11-2149MOTION for Extension of Time , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 12/2/2022, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-2150DECLARATION of Linda M. Kiyosaki filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency re 49 MOTION for Extension of Time (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/21/2022)
2022-11-3051RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan, to 49 MOTION for Extension of Time . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-11-3052Joint Stipulated MOTION , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. Noting Date 11/30/2022, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-12-0253ORDER granting Parties' 52 Joint Stipulated MOTION. The parties stipulate and agree that there is good cause for a 7-day extension, from 12/5/2022 to 12/12/2022 for Defendants to provide the supplemental filing indicated in this Court's Order, Dkt. 48 . Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-0254REPLY, filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, TO RESPONSE to 49 MOTION for Extension of Time (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-0755ORDER granting Defendants' 49 Motion for Extension of Time. Any supplemental Vaughn index and supporting declarations must be filed by no later than 1/6/2023. To the extent Defendants wish to file or present unredacted copies of any supporting declarations for ex parte in camera review, they must first seek and obtain leave of Court. Defendants must also brief the question of whether the Court may properly consider the ex parte declarations in ruling on the remaining issues in this matter. Defendants may file such a motion when they file the revised Vaughn index and any public versions of the supporting declarations whose unredacted counterparts they wish to present in camera. The deadline to do so is 1/6/2023. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 12/07/2022)
2023-01-0656MOTION for Leave TO SUBMIT CLASSIFIED DECLARATIONS FOR EX PARTE, IN CAMERA REVIEW , filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 1/27/2023, (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-01-0657BRIEF IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-01-0658DECLARATION of Linda M. Kiyosaki re 57 Brief by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-01-0659DECLARATION of Vanna Blaine re 57 Brief by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-01-2060Opposition BRIEF re 58 Declaration (non motion), 57 Brief, 59 Declaration (non motion) by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 01/20/2023)
2023-01-2361RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan, to 56 MOTION for Leave TO SUBMIT CLASSIFIED DECLARATIONS FOR EX PARTE, IN CAMERA REVIEW . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 01/23/2023)
2023-01-2762REPLY, filed by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, TO RESPONSE to 56 MOTION for Leave TO SUBMIT CLASSIFIED DECLARATIONS FOR EX PARTE, IN CAMERA REVIEW (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
2023-01-2763REPLY BRIEF in support of re 57 Brief by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency. (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
2023-01-2764DECLARATION of Vanna Blaine re 63 Brief - Reply by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
2023-01-2765DECLARATION of Linda M. Kiyosaki re 63 Brief - Reply by Defendants Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, National Security Agency (Fairchild, Katie) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
2023-02-1666ORDER granting Defendants' 56 Motion for Leave to Submit Classified Declarations for Ex Parte, In Camera Review. The Court ORDERS Defendants to submit the declarations for ex parte, in camera inspection as soon as practicable. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2023-06-0567NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name of Attorney Thomas R Burke. Filed by Plaintiff Michelle J Kinnucan. (Burke, Thomas) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-07-3168THIRD ORDER on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. The Court GRANTS the Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and DENIES Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on Plaintiff's FOIA claims. This resolves this matter and judgment shall be entered separately. Signed by Judge Marsha J. Pechman. (SB) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
2023-07-3169JUDGMENT BY COURT. Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED; Defendants' Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED; and summary judgment is entered in Defendants' favor on all claims. (SB) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
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