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Case TitleCatholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. v. Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State et al
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityMiami
Case Number1:2020cv23846
Date Filed2020-09-16
Date Closed2020-11-17
JudgeJudge Beth Bloom
PlaintiffCatholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.
Case DescriptionCatholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for records concerning the characteristics that make Cuban citizens eligible for repatriation to Cuba. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Catholic Charities Legal Services filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantDirector of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State Eric F. Stein
DefendantU.S. Department of State
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2020-09-161COMPLAINT against Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of State. Filing fees $ 400.00 receipt number AFLSDC-13535442, filed by Catholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Summon(s))(Prada, Mark) (Entered: 09/16/2020)
2020-09-162Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Beth Bloom. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (scn) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-09-173Summons Issued as to Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of State, U.S Attorney General and U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida. (scn) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-09-174ORDER REQUIRING SCHEDULING REPORT AND CERTIFICATES OF INTERESTED PARTIES. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 9/17/2020. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 09/17/2020)
2020-10-025SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed by Catholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.. All Plaintiffs. (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 10/02/2020)
2020-10-026SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed by Catholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.. Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State served on 9/29/2020, answer due 11/30/2020; U.S. Department of State served on 9/30/2020, answer due 11/30/2020. (ls)(See Image at DE #5) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
2020-10-057Clerks Notice to Filer re 5 Summons Returned Executed as to USA. Incorrect Party Selected ; ERROR - The Filer selected the incorrect parties as being served. The correction was made by the Clerk and filing was re-docketed, see [de#6]. It is not necessary to refile this document. (ls) (Entered: 10/05/2020)
2020-10-298ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of State. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Director of Office of Information Programs and Services, U.S. Department of State(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party U.S. Department of State(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 10/29/2020)
2020-10-309ORDER Setting Status Conference: Zoom Video Status Conference set for 11/17/2020 02:00 PM before Judge Beth Bloom. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 10/30/2020. See attached document for full details. (ls) (Entered: 11/02/2020)
2020-11-1710PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Bloom: Status Conference held on 11/17/2020. Total time in court: 0 hour(s) : 16 minutes. Attorney Appearance(s): Mark Andrew Prada, Felix Alberto Montanez, Carlos Javier Raurell, Court Reporter: Yvette Hernandez, 305-523-5698 / Yvette_Hernandez@flsd.uscourts.gov. The parties shall submit a proposed scheduling order consistent with the discussions at the status conference by November 19, 2020. (cb00) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-11-1711NOTICE by U.S. Department of State of Filing Jointly Proposed Order (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 11/17/2020)
2020-11-1712ORDER - Defendant's Status Report due by 1/19/2021. The Clerk of Court shall ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSE this case, but either party may move to reopen the case if necessary. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Beth Bloom on 11/17/2020. See attached document for full details. (scn) (Entered: 11/18/2020)
2020-11-1913NOTICE by Catholic Charities Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. Corporate Disclosure and Certificate of Interested Persons (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
2020-11-2014Clerks Notice to Filer re 13 Notice (Other). Wrong Event Selected - Document is a Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement ; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED - The Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile the document using the Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement event and ensure all Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents are entered. Note - Other Affiliates/Corporate Parents do not appear on the docket sheet. (ls) (Entered: 11/20/2020)
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