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Case TitleFERGUSON v. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv01815
Date Filed2021-07-05
Date Closed2021-09-14
JudgeJudge Timothy J. Kelly
PlaintiffJACOB N. FERGUSON
Case DescriptionJacob Ferguson submitted a FOIA request to the National Park Service for records concerning permitted events in and around the Lincoln Memorial for 2020 and 2021. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Ferguson filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNATIONAL PARK SERVICE
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2021-07-051COMPLAINT against NATIONAL PARK SERVICE filed by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (Attachment: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (ztth) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-07Summons (1) Issued as to NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (ztth) (Entered: 07/08/2021)
2021-07-09Filing fee received: $ 402.00, receipt number: 200145. (ztth) (Entered: 07/12/2021)
2021-07-152MOTION for CM/ECF Password by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (Attachment: # 1 Certificate of Service) (ztth) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-153NOTICE, Consent and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (ztth) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-154AFFIDAVIT of Mailing by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (ztth) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-26MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice Plaintiff's 2 Motion for CM/ECF Password. To obtain a CM/ECF user name and password, a pro se party must file a motion "describing the party's access to the internet, confirming the capacity to file documents and receive filings electronically on a regular basis, and certifying that he or she either has successfully completed the entire Clerk's Office on-line tutorial or has been permitted to file electronically in other federal courts." LCvR 5.4(b)(2). Plaintiff has described his access to the internet and certified that he has completed the Clerk's Office tutorial, but has not confirmed his capacity to file documents and receive filings electronically on a regular basis. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED without prejudice to Plaintiff's filing a motion that complies with the local rules. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 7/26/2021. (lctjk1) (Entered: 07/26/2021)
2021-07-315MOTION for CM/ECF Password by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (ztth) (Entered: 08/02/2021)
2021-08-026RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 7/20/2021. (ztth) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-027RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE served on 7/27/2021. (ztth) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-028RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/20/2020. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/19/2020. (ztth) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-03MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 5 Motion for CM/ECF Password. Plaintiff has met the requirements of LCvR 5.4(b)(2). Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff may obtain a CM/ECF username and password from the Clerk of Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/3/2021. (lctjk1) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-199NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Charles Hair on behalf of NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-08-1910ANSWER to 1 Complaint by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.(Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-08-20MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by September 3, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 8/20/2021. (lctjk1) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
2021-09-0311STATUS REPORT by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (FERGUSON, JACOB) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
2021-09-0312STATUS REPORT (Defendant's) by NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. (Hair, Christopher) (Entered: 09/03/2021)
2021-09-06MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Plaintiff's 11 Status Report and Defendant's 12 Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer and file a further joint status report by October 18, 2021, setting forth the status of Defendant's response to Plaintiff's requests. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/6/2021. (lctjk1) (Entered: 09/06/2021)
2021-09-1313STIPULATION of Dismissal by JACOB N. FERGUSON. (FERGUSON, JACOB) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
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