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Case TitleBahrampour v. National Security Agency
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2021cv02412
Date Filed2021-09-20
Date Closed2024-02-07
JudgeJudge George Levi Russell, III
PlaintiffAfshin Bahrampour
Case DescriptionAfshin Bahrampour submitted a FOIA request to the National Security Agency for records concerning himself. After hearing nothing further, Bahrampour filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantNational Security Agency
DefendantDepartment of Homeland Security
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
DefendantDepartment of Homeland Security
DefendantDepartment of Defense
DefendantDepartment of Defense
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
DefendantCentral Intelligence Agency
DefendantCentral Intelligence Agency
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
DefendantDepartment of Energy
DefendantDepartment of Energy
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
DefendantEnvironmental Protection Agency
DefendantEnvironmental Protection Agency
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
DefendantDepartment of Justice
DefendantDepartment of Justice
TERMINATED: 11/23/2021
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Complaint
Complaint attachment 1
Opinion/Order [60]
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2021-09-201COMPLAINT against Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, National Security Agency, filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
2021-09-202MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Attachment)(dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/20/2021)
2021-10-08Case Reassigned to Judge George Levi Russell, III. Judge Deborah L. Boardman no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/08/2021)
2021-11-233ORDER granting 2 Bahrampour's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; dismissing the claims against Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Justice; and granting Bahrampour 28 days to file an amended complaint agains the NSA. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 11/23/2021. (c/m 11/23/21 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/23/2021)
2021-12-164AMENDED COMPLAINT against National Security Agency, filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Appendix B, # 3 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-225ORDER DIRECTING Clerk mail plaintiff 3 copies of the U.S. Marshal process forms and summons; GRANTING plaintiff 21 days to complete and return forms for service. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 12/22/2021. (c/m) (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/22/2021)
2022-01-046Correspondence from Afshin Bahrampour re: Summons and UMS-285 Forms (Attachments: # 1 USM-285 Forms, # 2 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/04/2022)
2022-01-117Summons Issued 60 days as to National Security Agency, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 USM-285 Forms)(c/em to USMS 1/11/22 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/11/2022)
2022-01-318AFFIDAVIT of Service served on U.S. Attorney General and National Security Agency.(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
2022-01-319Correspondence from Afshin Bahrampour re: Notice to the Court Regarding U.S. Marshal Service Process Forms. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
2022-02-0110ORDER denying 9 Notice to the Court Regarding U.S. Marshal Service Process Forms. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/1/2022. (c/m 2/1/22 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-02-1111SUMMONS Returned Executed National Security Agency served on 1/20/2022, answer due 3/21/2022.(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2022-02-2212MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-02-2413ORDER granting in part 12 Defendant National Security Agency's Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/24/2022. (c/m 2/24/21 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-02-2814MOTION and Notice to Court on Intervening Matter of One Additional FOIA Request Letter Sent to Defendants on 2/8/2022 and Request to Take Judicial Notice of Relevant Case Law and Government Contracts by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix A, # 3 Appendix B, # 4 Appendix C, # 5 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/1/2022: # 6 Appendix D - Part 1, # 7 Appendix D - Part 2) (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/01/2022)
2022-03-0715RESPONSE in Opposition to 12 NSA's Motion for Extension of Time and Deferance to the Court on the Matter filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A, # 2 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/07/2022)
2022-03-0816ORDER granting 12 Defendant National Security Agency's Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 3/8/2022. (c/m 3/9/22)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2022)
2022-04-2617MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
2022-04-2618Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Afshin Bahrampour. (c/m 4/26/22 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/26/2022)
2022-05-1619RESPONSE in Opposition to 17 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/16/2022)
2022-05-3120REPLY to Response to Motion re 17 MOTION to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment filed by National Security Agency.(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
2022-06-0621Supplement (Memorandum in Support) to 19 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-06-1722RETURN DOCUMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 6/17/2022. (Attachments: # 1 First Page of Returned Document)(c/m 6/17/22 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/17/2022)
2022-06-2723MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Sur=Reply)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/27/2022)
2022-07-0524MOTION for Exercise of Supplemental Jurisdiction and MOTION for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/05/2022)
2022-07-2525MOTION Requesting the Court take Supplemental Jurisdiction by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope)(kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
2022-08-0826MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 25 MOTION by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
2022-08-0827ORDER Granting in Part and Denying in Part 14 Motion and Notice to Court on Intervening Matter of One Additional FOIA Request Letter Sent to Defendants on 2/8/2022 and Request to Take Judicial Notice of Relevant Case Law and Government Contracts. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 8/8/2022. (c/m 8/9/2022 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
2022-08-0928MOTION Requesting Court to Take Judicial Notice by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Envelope)(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/09/2022)
2022-08-1029ORDER denying Bahrampours First Motion 24 ; Bahrampours Motion to Amend 25 ; NSA's Motion to Extend 26 ; and Bahrampours Motion to Take Notice 28 . Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 8/10/2022. (c/m 8/10/22)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/10/2022)
2022-08-3030MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint and Requesting copy of original complaint by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(kos, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/30/2022)
2022-09-0131ORDER directing the Clerk to mail a copy of the original complaint to Bahrampour; and directing Bahrampour to supplement his Motion for Leave to Amend by filing the proposed amended complaint within 60 days. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 9/1/2022. (c/m w/ECF 4 Amended Complaint 9/1/22 bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
2022-09-2632SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against National Security Agency filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/26/2022)
2022-10-2533MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 32 Amended Complaint by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
2022-10-2534ORDER GRANTING 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re as to 32 Second Amended Complaint; GRANTING 30 Motion for Leave to File Amend Complaint. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 10/25/2022. (c/m) (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/25/2022)
2022-11-1435MOTION to Stay Proceedings by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/14/2022)
2022-11-1636ORDER granting 35 Defendant's Motion to Stay Proceedings; denying as moot 17 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot 23 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a Sur-Reply. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 11/16/2022. (c/m 11/16/2022 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/16/2022)
2022-11-2837RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Stay Proceedings filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-12-0138ORDER directing that this matter remains stayed; Status Report due 2/14/2023. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 12/1/2022. (c/m 12/1/2022 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2023-01-2739NOTICE of Change of Address by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/30/2023)
2023-02-1440STATUS REPORT by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-03-2841NOTICE of Change of Address by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
2023-03-2842MOTION for Leave to File Motion Seeking Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel or Pro Bono Investigator by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/29/2023)
2023-04-1243ORDER denying 42 Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Motion Seeking Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel or Pro Bono Investigator; directing that the matter will remain stayed for an additional 60 days; directing that within 60 days of this Order, the NSA shall file a status report to inform the Court of the parties' progress. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 4/12/2023. (c/m 4/12/2023 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/12/2023)
2023-06-1244STATUS REPORT by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-07-1245MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/12/2023)
2023-07-1346ORDER LIFTING STAY; granting 45 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 7/13/2023. (c/m p 7/13/23 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-08-1447MOTION for Summary Judgment by National Security Agency (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
2023-08-1448QC NOTICE: 47 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by National Security Agency was filed incorrectly. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Proposed Order to 47 . (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
2023-08-1449Rule 12/56 notice mailed to Afshin Bahrampour (c/m p 8/14/23 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
2023-08-1450NOTICE by National Security Agency re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment - proposed Order (Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
2023-08-3051MOTION for Reconsideration re 43 Order denying on Motion for Pro Bono Counsel and Response in Opposition to 47 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Appendix 1, # 2 Appendix 2, # 3 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/31/2023)
2023-09-1152Correspondence re: Line (Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-10-0453NOTICE by National Security Agency re: Line (Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/04/2023)
2023-10-1154ORDER directing the Clerk to update Plaintiff's address; granting Plaintiff's Request for Extension of Time; denying 51 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 10/11/2023. (c/m p 10/11/23 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/11/2023)
2023-10-2455MOTION for Reconsideration of Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel due to Changed Circumstances by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/25/2023)
2023-10-2456NOTICE of Change of Address and Request for 30-Day Extension to File Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss by Afshin Bahrampour (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/25/2023)
2023-11-0157ORDER denying 55 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration of Pro Bono Counsel; granting 56 Plaintiff's Request for 30-day Extension to File Opposition. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 11/1/2023. (c/m p 11/1/23 ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/2023)
2023-11-1358RESPONSE in Opposition re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Afshin Bahrampour. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-2759REPLY to Response to Motion re 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by National Security Agency.(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
2024-02-0760MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/7/2024. (c/m 2/7/2024 ah8s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
2024-02-0761ORDER granting 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment; JUDGMENT entered in favor of Defendant against Plaintiff; directing the Clerk to close the case. Signed by Judge George Levi Russell, III on 2/7/2024. (c/m 2/7/2024 ah8s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/07/2024)
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