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Case TitleJUST FUTURES LAW v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv02208
Date Filed2021-08-19
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Rudolph Contreras
PlaintiffJUST FUTURES LAW
Case DescriptionJust Futures Law submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning a list of companies offering personal data collection, storage, analysis, and distribution that have contracts with DHS. Just Futures Law also requested expedited processing. The agency acknowledged of the request and told Just Futures Law that it was referring the request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for processing. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Just Futures Law filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Expedited processing, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantUS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
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2021-08-191COMPLAINT against US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8678242) filed by Just Futures Law. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons US Attorney, # 5 Summons Attorney General, # 6 Summons DHS, # 7 Summons ICE)(Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-08-192NOTICE of Appearance by Sejal Zota on behalf of Just Futures Law (Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-08-193LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by Just Futures Law (Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/19/2021)
2021-08-20NOTICE OF ERROR re 1 Complaint; emailed to sejal@justfutureslaw.org, cc'd -1 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect coversheet. Please use the cover sheet at https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet., 2. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (adh, ) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
2021-08-204CIVIL COVER SHEET by JUST FUTURES LAW filed by JUST FUTURES LAW.(Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/20/2021)
2021-08-23Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zsb) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
2021-08-245SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
2021-08-256MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Dinesh McCoy, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8691220. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JUST FUTURES LAW. (Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/25/2021)
2021-08-267MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kevin L. Herrera, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8691639. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JUST FUTURES LAW. (Zota, Sejal) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
2021-08-30MINUTE ORDER: granting 6 7 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Dinesh McCoy and Kevin Herrera are admitted to represent Plaintiff pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8 /30/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-09-018NOTICE of Appearance by Dinesh Keith McCoy on behalf of JUST FUTURES LAW (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 09/01/2021)
2021-09-079NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Herrera on behalf of JUST FUTURES LAW (Herrera, Kevin) (Main Document 9 replaced on 9/9/2021) (znmw). (Entered: 09/07/2021)
2021-09-1010RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/30/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Summons USPS online verification)(Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-1011RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/30/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/29/2021. (Attachments: # 1 Summons USPS online verification)(Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-1012RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 8/27/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Summons USPS online verification)(Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-1013RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 8/30/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Summons USPS online verification)(Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 09/10/2021)
2021-09-2914ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-09-29MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and jointly submit a proposed briefing schedule on or before October 13, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/29/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/29/2021)
2021-10-1315Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 10/13/2021)
2021-10-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 15 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before December 13, 2021. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/13/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 10/13/2021)
2021-12-1316Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 16 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before January 13, 2022. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/13/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2022-01-1217MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Kevin Herrera by JUST FUTURES LAW. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Leave to Withdraw as Attorney)(Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-01-12MINUTE ORDER granting 17 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney: It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted, and attorney Kevin Herrera is permitted to withdraw as attorney of record. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/12/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-01-1318Joint STATUS REPORT by JUST FUTURES LAW. (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 01/13/2022)
2022-01-14MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 18 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before February 13, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/14/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
2022-01-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 2/13/2022. (tj) (Entered: 01/14/2022)
2022-02-1119Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-02-11MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 19 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 14, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/11/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-03-1420Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-03-14MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 20 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before April 14, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/14/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-04-1421Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 04/14/2022)
2022-04-1422ERRATA re 21 Status Report Correct Joint Status Report by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) Modified to add link on 4/15/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 04/14/2022)
2022-04-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 22 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before May 13, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 4/15/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
2022-05-1323Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 05/13/2022)
2022-05-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 23 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before July 13, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/13/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 05/13/2022)
2022-07-1324Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 07/13/2022)
2022-07-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 24 the Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before August 29, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/13/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 07/13/2022)
2022-08-2925Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 08/29/2022)
2022-08-29MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 25 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another Joint Status Report on or before September 30, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/29/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 08/29/2022)
2022-09-3026Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 09/30/2022)
2022-10-03MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 26 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before November 30, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/3/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-11-3027Joint STATUS REPORT by JUST FUTURES LAW. (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-11-30MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 27 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before January 30, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/30/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2023-01-3028Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 01/30/2023)
2023-01-31MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 28 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before March 30, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/31/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
2023-03-3029Joint STATUS REPORT by JUST FUTURES LAW. (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 03/30/2023)
2023-03-31MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 29 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before May 1, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/31/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
2023-05-0130Joint STATUS REPORT by JUST FUTURES LAW. (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 05/01/2023)
2023-05-01MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 30 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before June 1, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/1/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 05/01/2023)
2023-06-0131Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-06-01MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 31 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before July 7, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/1/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-07-0732Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 07/07/2023)
2023-07-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 32 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before September 7, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/10/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 07/10/2023)
2023-09-0733Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 09/07/2023)
2023-09-08MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 33 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before October 16, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/08/2023. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/08/2023)
2023-10-1634Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-10-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 34 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before December 15, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/17/2023. (lcrc2) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
2023-12-1535Joint STATUS REPORT by JUST FUTURES LAW. (McCoy, Dinesh) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2023-12-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 35 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before February 15, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/18/2023. (lcrc2) (Entered: 12/18/2023)
2024-02-1536Joint STATUS REPORT by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/15/2024)
2024-02-16MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 36 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 15, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 02/16/2024. (lcrc2) (Entered: 02/16/2024)
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