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Case TitleHathaway v. U.S. Department of State
DistrictDistrict of Connecticut
CityNew Haven
Case Number3:2021cv00691
Date Filed2021-05-19
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Alvin W. Thompson
PlaintiffOona A. Hathaway
Case DescriptionOona Hathaway, the director of the Yale Law School Center for Global Legal Challenges, submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State's Office of Treaty Affairs for records concerning non-binding international understandings and arrangements. Hathaway also requested a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Hathaway filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department of State
DefendantUnited States Attorney for the District of Connecticut
DefendantU.S. Attorney General
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2021-05-191COMPLAINT against U.S. Department of State ( Filing fee $402 receipt number ACTDC-6516047.), filed by Oona A. Hathaway. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C)(Schulz, David) (Entered: 05/19/2021)
2021-05-19Request for Clerk to issue summons as to U.S. Department of State. (Schulz, David) (Entered: 05/19/2021)
2021-05-19Judge Alvin W. Thompson added. (Nuzzi, Tiffany) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-192ENTERED IN ERROR - Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 7/18/2021, Discovery due by 11/18/2021, Dispositive Motions due by 12/23/2021. Signed by Clerk on 5/19/2021. (Agati, Kathryn) Modified on 5/21/2021 to enter in error (Agati, Kathryn). (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-193ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 5/19/2021. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-194STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 5/19/2021. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-205NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 1 Complaint filed by Oona A. Hathaway, 2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, 4 Standing Protective Order, 3 Electronic Filing Order. Signed by Clerk on 5/20/2021. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-206ENTERED IN ERROR - ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *U.S. Department of State* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *David A. Schulz* *Ballard Spahr LLP* *1675 Broadway, 19th Floor* *New York, NY 10019*. (Agati, Kathryn) Modified on 5/21/2021 to enter in error (Agati, Kathryn). (Entered: 05/20/2021)
2021-05-21Docket Entry Correction - 2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines was entered on the case in error. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/21/2021)
2021-05-21Docket Entry Correction - incorrect answer deadline listed on 6 Electronic Summons Issued. Corrected summons to be issued. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/21/2021)
2021-05-217ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *U.S. Department of State* with answer to complaint due within *30* days. Attorney *David A. Schulz* *Ballard Spahr LLP* *1675 Broadway, 19th Floor* *New York, NY 10019*. (Agati, Kathryn) (Entered: 05/21/2021)
2021-05-248SUMMONS Returned Executed by Oona A. Hathaway. U.S. Department of State served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Schulz, David) (Entered: 05/24/2021)
2021-05-249SUMMONS Returned Executed by Oona A. Hathaway. United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Schulz, David) (Entered: 05/24/2021)
2021-05-2410SUMMONS Returned Executed by Oona A. Hathaway. U.S. Attorney General served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/23/2021. (Schulz, David) (Entered: 05/24/2021)
2021-06-1311Consent MOTION for Extension of Time until July 14, 2014 to Respond to 1 Complaint by U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of State, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. (Larson, John) (Entered: 06/13/2021)
2021-06-1312NOTICE of Appearance by John W. Larson on behalf of U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of State, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut (Larson, John) (Entered: 06/13/2021)
2021-06-1413ORDER: Consent Motion for Extension of Time until July 14, 2021 to Respond to the Complaint (ECF No. 11 ) is hereby GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 6/14/2021. (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-06-14Answer deadline updated for U.S. Attorney General to 7/14/2021; U.S. Department of State to 7/14/2021; United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut to 7/14/2021. (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 06/14/2021)
2021-07-1414ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by U.S. Department of State.(Larson, John) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-09-1715MOTION for Status Conference by Oona A. Hathaway. (Schulz, David) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-09-2816ORDER: The plaintiff's motion for status conference (ECF No. 15 ) is hereby GRANTED. A telephonic status conference is scheduled for October 6, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 09/28/2021. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2021-09-2817NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/06/2021 at 12:30 p.m. before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to counsel of record. Anyone wishing to observe this proceeding should contact chambers at 860-240-3224 to request the dial-in instructions. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 09/28/2021)
2021-10-0518MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Interns Daniel Betancourt and Sruthi Venkatachalam by Oona A. Hathaway. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schulz, David) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
2021-10-0519NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. RESET FROM 10/06/2021 at 12:30 p.m. Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/06/2021 at 12:00 p.m. before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to counsel of record. Anyone wishing to observe this proceeding should contact chambers at 860-240-3224 to request the dial-in instructions. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 10/05/2021)
2021-10-0620ORDER: The Motion for Leave for Law Student Interns Daniel Betancourt and Sruthi Venkatachalam to Appear (ECF No. 18 ) is hereby GRANTED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 10/06/2021. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 10/06/2021)
2021-10-0621Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. A telephonic status conference was held on 10/06/2021. The court will hold a hearing by Zoom at a later date. Total time: 15 minutes. (Court Reporter Thompson, C.) (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 10/06/2021)
2022-02-1122NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 2/11/2022 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. The Status Conference will be conducted via Zoom. The video link is https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601520340?pwd=WXRPVEU0NGNrWWVTLzJvV3dpSktWZz09 and call-in number is +1 (646) 828-7666. Meeting ID: 160 152 0340 Passcode: 035354 Please note: Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. The Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts, has prohibited it. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-1123Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alvin W. Thompson: A status conference was held on 02/11/2022 via Zoom. A follow-up status conference was set for February 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. Total Time: 30 minutes. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-2824NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 02/28/2022 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. The Status Conference will be conducted via Zoom. The video link is https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1614919762?pwd=K3BZblA1SEVjSkFEbHc5VzNmN0Nmdz09 and call-in number is +1 (646) 828-7666. Meeting ID: 161 491 9762 Passcode: 215835 Please note: Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. The Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts, has prohibited it. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2022-02-28NOTICE: Based on input from the plaintiff, the status conference in this matter set for 02/28/2022 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. (Ghinaglia Socorro, F.) (Entered: 02/28/2022)
2023-09-1125NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/20/2023 11:00 AM before Judge Alvin W. Thompson. Dial-in instructions have been emailed to counsel of record. Anyone wishing to observe this proceeding should contact chambers at 860-240-3224 to request the dial-in instructions. (Frazier, T.) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-2026Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alvin W. Thompson: A status conference was held via Zoom on September 20, 2023. A Joint Status Report is due on or before November 8, 2023 . See also Hathaway v. U.S. Department of Defense , (3:21-cv-1009-AWT). Total Time: 09 minutes. (Court Reporter Alicia Cayode Kyles) (Eagan, O.) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-09-20Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/8/2023 (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 09/22/2023)
2023-11-0827Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Department of State. (Larson, John) (Entered: 11/08/2023)
2023-11-0928ORDER: The Joint Status Report (ECF No. 27 ) is hereby APPROVED. The parties shall file a joint status report by December 8, 2023 . It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 11/9/23. (Eagan, O.) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-09Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/8/2023 (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-12-0729Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of State, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. (Larson, John) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
2023-12-0830ORDER: The Joint Status Report (ECF No. 29 ) is hereby APPROVED. The parties shall file a joint status report by February 14, 2024 . It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 12/8/23. (Eagan, O.) (Entered: 12/08/2023)
2023-12-08Set Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/14/2024 (Ferguson, L.) (Entered: 12/11/2023)
2024-02-1431Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of State, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. (Larson, John) (Entered: 02/14/2024)
2024-02-2832ORDER: The Joint Status Report (ECF No. 31 ) is hereby APPROVED. The parties shall file a joint status report by April 17, 2024 . It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Alvin W. Thompson on 2/28/24. (Eagan, O.) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
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