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Case TitleThe Center for Investigative Reporting et al v. Department of Justice et al
DistrictNorthern District of California
CitySan Francisco
Case Number3:2021cv09613
Date Filed2021-12-13
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeMagistrate Judge Sallie Kim
PlaintiffThe Center for Investigative Reporting
PlaintiffAnayansi Diaz-Cortes
Case DescriptionCenter for Investigative Reporting reporter Anayansi Diaz-Cortes submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Justice and the Department of State for records concerning the investigation of General Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, the former Defense Secretary of Mexico by both Mexico and the United States. The DOJ request were submitted to the Criminal Division, DEA, and the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. All three acknowledged receipt of the requests. The State Department also acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from either agency, CIR filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantDepartment of Justice
DefendantU. S. Department of Justice
DefendantDepartment of State
DefendantU. S. Department of State
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2021-12-131COMPLAINT against Department of Justice, Department of State ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ACANDC-16714379.). Filed byThe Center for Investigative Reporting, Anayansi Diaz-Cortes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration of D. Victoria Baranetsky, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits Part 1, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits Part 2, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits Part 3, # 6 Proposed Summons - Proposed Summons attached to Complaint in error (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/13/2021) Modified text on 12/14/2021 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-132Proposed Summons. (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/13/2021) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-133Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening. Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 12/27/2021. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2021) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-134Certificate of Interested Entities by The Center for Investigative Reporting (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/13/2021) (Entered: 12/13/2021)
2021-12-135Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 3/7/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 3/14/2022 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor. (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2021) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-146Summons Issued as to Department of Justice, Department of State, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2021) (Entered: 12/14/2021)
2021-12-167***INCORRECT EVENT SELECTED*** CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/16/2021) Modified on 12/17/2021 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/16/2021)
2021-12-17Electronic filing error . Incorrect event used. [err101]Please re-file in its entirety using correct event "Summons Returned Executed" Re: 7 Certificate of Service fil ed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting (dhm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/17/2021) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
2021-12-178SUMMONS Returned Executed by The Center for Investigative Reporting, Anayansi Diaz-Cortes. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/17/2021) (Entered: 12/17/2021)
2022-01-069CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiff shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge by 1/20/2022 . Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 1/20/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/6/2022) (Entered: 01/06/2022)
2022-01-1210STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO COMPLAINT filed by Department of Justice, Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 1/12/2022) (Entered: 01/12/2022)
2022-01-1811CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting.. (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 1/18/2022) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
2022-01-2512CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge by 2/8/2022 . Note that any party is free to withhold consent to proceed before a magistrate judge without adverse substantive consequences. The forms are available at: http://cand.uscourts.gov/civilforms. Consent/Declination due by 2/8/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/25/2022) (Entered: 01/25/2022)
2022-01-3113NOTICE of Appearance by Shawn Musgrave (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 1/31/2022) (Entered: 01/31/2022)
2022-02-0814CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Department of Justice.. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 2/8/2022) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-1815AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants. Filed byThe Center for Investigative Reporting, Anayansi Diaz-Cortes. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of D. Victoria Baranetsky, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits Part 1, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits Part 2, # 4 Exhibits Part 3)(Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 2/18/2022) (Entered: 02/18/2022)
2022-02-2216ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Plaintiffs (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 2/22/2022) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-02-2517ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 2/25/2022) (Entered: 02/25/2022)
2022-03-0418MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. Motion Hearing set for 5/16/2022 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Responses due by 3/18/2022. Replies due by 3/25/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 3/4/2022) (Entered: 03/04/2022)
2022-03-0719JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and Proposed Order filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 3/7/2022) (Entered: 03/07/2022)
2022-03-0820CLERK'S NOTICE Continuing Case Management Conference: The Initial Case Management Conference currently set for 3/14/2022 is continued to 5/16/2022 09:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only to be held the hearing on the 18 Motion to Dismiss. Updated Case Management Statement due by 5/9/2022. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/8/2022) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-1121Answer to Amended Complaint FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OF PLAINTIFFS byU. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 3/11/2022) (Entered: 03/11/2022)
2022-03-1522STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER To Extend Time to File Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Shawn Musgrave in Support)(Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 3/15/2022) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-03-1623ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 22 Stipulation to Extend Time to File Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/16/2022) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
2022-03-16Set/Reset Deadlines as to 18 MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF . Responses due by 4/1/2022. Replies due by 4/15/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/16/2022) (Entered: 03/16/2022)
2022-04-0124OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 18 MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ) filed byAnayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Shawn Musgrave in Support, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A to Declaration of Shawn Musgrave)(Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 4/1/2022) (Entered: 04/01/2022)
2022-04-1525REPLY (re 18 MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ) filed byU. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 4/15/2022) (Entered: 04/15/2022)
2022-05-0926JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 5/9/2022) (Entered: 05/09/2022)
2022-05-1127CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM: Motion Hearing RE: 18 MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF and Initial Case Management Conference currently set for 5/16/2022 09:30 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court pr oceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . ( This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/11/2022) (Entered: 05/11/2022)
2022-05-1628Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Motion Hearing held on 5/16/2022 re 18 MOTION to Dismiss FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. Initial Case Management Conference not held on 5/16/2022. The Court took the motion under submission and will issue a written order. Digital Recording Time: 9:51-10:03. Attorney for Plaintiffs: Shawn Musgrave. Attorney for Defendants: Douglas Johns. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/16/2022) (Entered: 05/16/2022)
2022-05-1929ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim denying 18 Motion to Dismiss. Case Management Statement due by 6/6/2022. Initial Case Management Conference set for 6/13/2022 01:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/19/2022) (Entered: 05/19/2022)
2022-06-0230UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S ANSWER to Amended Complaint TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF OF PLAINTIFFS byU. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 6/2/2022) (Entered: 06/02/2022)
2022-06-0631FURTHER JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and Proposed Order filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State. (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 6/6/2022) Modified on 6/7/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/06/2022)
2022-06-08CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. Initial Case Management Conference currently set for 6/13/2022 01:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by te lephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/8/2022) (Entered: 06/08/2022)
2022-06-1332Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Initial Case Management Conference held on 6/13/2022. The Court will finalize the schedule for the cross-motions for summary judgment. In addition, the Court will refer this matter to a magistrate judge for settlement. A scheduling order will be issued. Digital Recording Time: 1:30-1:39. Attorney for Plaintiffs: Shawn Musgrave. Attorney for Defendants: Douglas Johns. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/13/2022) (Entered: 06/13/2022)
2022-06-1433Case Management Order. Signed by Judge Sallie Kim on June 14, 2022. (sklc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2022) (Entered: 06/14/2022)
2022-06-14Set Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Further Case Management Statement due by 2/6/2023. Further Case Management Conference set for 2/13/2023 01:30 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor. (cjl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/14/2022) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
2022-06-21Set/Reset Hearing: Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom C, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/21/2022) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
2022-06-22CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson for Settlement (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/22/2022) (Entered: 06/22/2022)
2022-06-2234CLERK'S NOTICE: Scheduling Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call: This case has been referred for Settlement Conference to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. A Pre-Settlement Conference Telephone Call is scheduled for 6/30/2022 @ 3:00 P.M. Counsel shall be prepared to speak about the status of this case and to talk about the Settlement Conference and schedule a date for the Settlement Conference. Counsel shall call the following conference call number: 1-888-684-8852/Access Code: 2925506 If counsel have any questions please contact the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email: Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/22/2022) (Entered: 06/22/2022)
2022-06-3035Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference re scheduling Settlement Conference held on 6/30/2022 at 3:00 p.m. Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded/Total Time: 3:00-3:10 - 10 Minutes. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana V. Baranetsky; Shawn Musgrave. Defendant Attorney: Douglas E. Johns, AUSA, rep. defendant United States of America. Proceedings: A further telephone call is scheduled for: 2/9/2023 at 3:00 p.m., to possibly scheduling a Settlement Conference. call in: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506/Host Code: 2126 (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/30/2022) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
2022-06-30Set/Reset Hearing re 35 Telephone Conference: Further Telephone Conference set for 2/9/2023 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/30/2022) (Entered: 06/30/2022)
2022-09-0936MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. Motion Hearing set for 1/23/2023 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. Responses due by 9/23/2022. Replies due by 9/30/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ALIEU D. KARGBO, # 2 Exhibit to declaration of Alieu D. Kargbo, # 3 Declaration ANGELA HERTEL, # 4 Exhibit to declaration of Angela Hertel, # 5 Declaration KARA CAIN, # 6 Exhibit to declaration of Kara Cain, # 7 Declaration Susan Weetman, # 8 Exhibit to declaration of Susan Weetman)(Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 9/9/2022) Modified on 9/12/2022 (jml, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/09/2022)
2022-09-1237NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel Shawn Musgrave with Proposed Order by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Musgrave, Shawn) (Filed on 9/12/2022) Modified on 9/13/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-1338ORDER re 37 Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 9/13/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/13/2022) (Entered: 09/13/2022)
2022-10-2139OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment ) and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment filed byAnayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Baranetsky Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17)(Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 10/21/2022) Modified on 10/24/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/21/2022)
2022-11-1840DEFENDANTS REPLY IN SUPPORT OF 36 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 11/18/2022) Modified on 11/21/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-2841STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER To Extend Time for Briefing filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of State. (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 11/28/2022) Modified on 11/28/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/28/2022)
2022-11-2942ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 41 Stipulation Regarding Revised Briefing Schedule. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2022) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-11-29Set/Reset Deadlines as to 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Replies due by 12/9/2022. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/29/2022) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-12-0943PLAINTIFFS SURREPLY TO DEFENDANTS REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND REPLY IN SUPPORT OF CROSS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 12/9/2022) Modified on 12/12/2022 (cjl, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/09/2022)
2022-12-1644OBJECTIONS to DEFENDANTS' OBJECTION TO REPLY EVIDENCE by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 12/16/2022) (Entered: 12/16/2022)
2023-01-1145CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. Motion Hearing Re: 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 39 CROSS-MOTION for Summary Judgment currently set for 1/23/2023 09:30 AM in San Francisco before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. This proceeding will be held by videoconference via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscour ts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/11/2023) (Entered: 01/11/2023)
2023-01-1846NOTICE OF QUESTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 1/18/2023. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/18/2023) (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-01-2347Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Motion Hearing held on 1/23/2023 re 36 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State and 39 Cross-MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. The Court takes the matter under submission and will issue a written order. Digital Recording Time: 9:36-10:19. Attorney for Plaintiff: Diana Victoria Baranetsky. Attorney for Defendants: Douglas Johns. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/23/2023) (Entered: 01/23/2023)
2023-01-2448Declaration of D. Victoria Baranetsky In Support of Submission of Certified Translations filed byAnayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-E)(Baranetsky, Diana) (Filed on 1/24/2023) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
2023-01-2749OBJECTIONS to DEFENDANTS OBJECTION TO NEW EVIDENCE AND REQUEST TO RESPOND TO NEW EVIDENCE by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 1/27/2023) (Entered: 01/27/2023)
2023-02-0650FURTHER JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT; [PROPOSED] ORDER filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 2/6/2023) Modified text on 2/7/2023 (dhm, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/06/2023)
2023-02-0651CLERK'S NOTICE Vacating Case Management Conference: Notice is hereby given that the Case Management Conference scheduled for 2/13/2023 at 1:30 PM is vacated. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2023) (Entered: 02/06/2023)
2023-02-0952Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference held on 2/9/2023 at 3:00 p.m. Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded. Plaintiff Attorney: Diana V. Baranetsky; Shawn Musgrave. Defendant Attorney: Douglas E. Johns, AUSA, rep. defendant United States of America. Proceedings: Further Pre-Settlement telephone conference scheduled: 6/15/2023 at 3:00 p.m. Call in Number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 2/9/2023) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-09CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING FURTHER PRE-SETTLEMENT TELEPHONE CALL: Further Pr-Settlement Conference Telephone Conference set for: 6/15/2023 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/9/2023) (Entered: 02/09/2023)
2023-02-1453ORDER REGARDING RESPONSE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim on 2/14/2023. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2023) (Entered: 02/14/2023)
2023-02-2154RESPONSE to Press Releases by U. S. Department of Justice. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 2/21/2023) (Entered: 02/21/2023)
2023-03-0155ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim denying 36 Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment; granting 39 Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/1/2023) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-05-1856NOTICE of Appearance by Hannah Kirsten Nelson as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs (Nelson, Hannah) (Filed on 5/18/2023) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-05-1857NOTICE of Appearance by Rani Gupta as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs (Gupta, Rani) (Filed on 5/18/2023) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-05-1858ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Clarify Deadline for Defendants to Comply with Court Order re 55 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. Responses due by 5/22/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of D. Victoria Baranetsky in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Administrative Relief Pursuant to L.R. 7-11 to Clarify Deadline for Defendants to Comply with Court Order, # 2 Proposed Order)(Gupta, Rani) (Filed on 5/18/2023) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-05-2259Defendants' OPPOSITION to Plaintiffs' Motion for Administrative Relief (re 55 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, re 58 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Clarify Deadline for Defendants to Comply with Court Order ) filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kara Cain, # 2 Declaration of Christina Butler, # 3 Declaration of Susan C. Weetman, # 4 Declaration of Drew Lavine, # 5 Declaration of Douglas Johns)(Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 5/22/2023) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-2260[PROPOSED] ORDER Denying Plaintiffs Motion for Administrative Relief re 59 Opposition/Response to Motion, by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 5/22/2023) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-2461ORDER re 58 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION. Status Conference as to 58 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION set for 6/5/2023 at 11:30 AM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/24/2023) (Entered: 05/24/2023)
2023-06-0562Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Status Conference held on 6/5/2023. The 58 Administrative Motion is denied without prejudice to seeking further relief in the future as stated on the record. Digital Recording Time: 11:29-11:38. Attorney for Plaintiffs: Victoria Baranetsky. Attorney for Defendants: Doug Johns. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/5/2023) (Entered: 06/05/2023)
2023-06-1563Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference re scheduling Settlement Conference held on 6/15/2023 at 3:00 p.m. Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded. Plaintiff Attorney: Counsel was not present. Defendant Attorney: David Johns, AUSA. Proceedings: Telephone conference did not proceed. Counsel for Plaintiffs did not appear. A Further Telephone Conference re scheduling a Settlement Conference is scheduled for: June 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Call in: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/15/2023) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-1564CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING FURTHER TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RE SCHEDULING A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Further Telephone Conference set for 6/29/2023 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in Number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2023) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-2965Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference held on 6/29/2023 at 3:00 p.m. Digital Recording Time: Not recorded. Plaintiff Attorney: Hannah Nelson /Rani Gupta. Defendant Attorney: Douglas Johns, AUSA. Proceedings: Further Telephone conference re scheduling Settlement Conference is set for: 10/27/2023 at 3:00 p.m. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
2023-06-29Set/Reset Hearing re 65 Telephone Conference: Further Telephone Conference re scheduling Settlement Conference set for 10/27/2023 03:00 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/29/2023) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
2023-10-1766CLERK'S NOTICE Setting Case Management Conference: Further Case Management Conference set for 11/13/2023 at 1:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 11/6/2023. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/17/2023) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
2023-10-2767Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference held on 10/27/2023 at 3:00 PM re scheduling a Settlement Conference. Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded. Plaintiff Attorney: Hannah Nelson /Rani Gupta. Defendant Attorney: Douglas Johns, AUSA. Proceedings: Further Telephone conference re scheduling Settlement Conference is set for: 1/26/2024 at 3:00 p.m. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 10/27/2023) (Entered: 10/29/2023)
2023-10-29Set/Reset Hearing: Further Telephone Conference re scheduling a Settlement Conference set for 1/26/2024 at 3:00 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506/Host Code:2126 (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/29/2023) (Entered: 10/29/2023)
2023-10-3068STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 66 Clerk's Notice,,,,, Util - Teleconference Zoom,,,, -- Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to Continue November 13 Case Management Conference, filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Hannah Nelson in Support of Stipulation to Continue Further Case Management Conference)(Nelson, Hannah) (Filed on 10/30/2023) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
2023-10-3169ORDER by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 68 Stipulation to Continue Case Management Conference. Case Management Statement due by 11/20/2023. Further Case Management Conference reset for 11/27/2023 01:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/31/2023) (Entered: 10/31/2023)
2023-11-2070JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FURTHER JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 11/20/2023) (Entered: 11/20/2023)
2023-11-2271CLERKS NOTICE SETTING ZOOM HEARING. Further Case Management Conference currently set for 11/27/2023 01:30 PM in San Francisco. This proceeding will be held by videoconference via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/sk General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/ . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2023) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
2023-11-2772Minute Entry for proceedings held by Zoom before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim: Further Case Management Conference held on 11/27/2023. The Court directs the parties to meet and confer by the end of November regarding how the case should proceed. If unable to come to an agreement, the parties shall submit their competing proposals to the Court by 12/15/2023. Updated Case Management Statement due by 1/29/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 2/5/2024 01:30 PM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only. Digital Recording Time: 1:31-1:35. Attorneys for Plaintiffs: Hannah Nelson and Rani Gupta. Attorney for Defendants: Douglas Johns. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (mkl, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/27/2023) (Entered: 11/27/2023)
2023-12-1573CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT DEFENDANTS CASE MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL filed by U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Department of State. (Johns, Douglas) (Filed on 12/15/2023) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2023-12-1574CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT -- Plaintiffs' Proposal for Expedited Summary Judgment Process and [Proposed] Order, filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Nelson, Hannah) (Filed on 12/15/2023) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2023-12-1875ORDER REGARDING CASE SCHEDULE re 73 Case Management Statement 74 Case Management Statement. Updated Joint Case Management Statement due by 4/1/2024. Further Case Management Conference set for 4/8/2024 at 1:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. Signed by Judge Sallie Kim on 12/18/2023. (jlg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2023) (Entered: 12/18/2023)
2024-01-2676Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson: Telephone Conference re scheduling Settlement Conference held on 1/26/2024 at 3:00 PM. Digital Recording Time: Not Recorded. Plaintiff(s) Attorney: Rani Gupta/Hannah Nelson. Defendant(s) Attorney: AUSA Douglas Johns. Proceedings: Parties stated they not yet able to schedule a settlement conference and requested a 60 day extension. Court has scheduled a further telephone call re scheduling a settlment conference for: March 29, 2024 at 4:30 PM, by telephone before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode: 2925506 Any questions may be directed to the Courtroom Deputy, Rose Maher, by email:Rose_Maher@cand.uscourts.gov (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/26/2024) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-01-26Set/Reset Hearing re 76 Telephone Conference: Further Telephone Conference re scheduling a settlement conference for: 3/29/2024 at 4:30 PM in San Francisco, - Telephonic Only before Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Call in number: 1-888-684-8852/Passcode:2925506 (rmm2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/26/2024) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
2024-02-1477Certificate of Interested Entities by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting identifying Other Affiliate Foundation for National Progress for The Center for Investigative Reporting. -- Plaintiffs' Supplemental Certification of Conflicts and Interested Entities or Persons (Nelson, Hannah) (Filed on 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)
2024-03-0578STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER -- Stipulation and [Proposed] Order to Continue April 8 Case Management Conference, filed by Anayansi Diaz-Cortes, The Center for Investigative Reporting. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Rani Gupta in Support of Stipulation to Continue Further Case Management Conference)(Gupta, Rani) (Filed on 3/5/2024) (Entered: 03/05/2024)
2024-03-0679Order by Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim granting 78 Stipulation to Continue April 8th Case Management Conference. Further Case Management Conference set for 4/8/2024 continued to 4/29/2024 at 1:30 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. Case Management Statement due by 4/22/2024. (bxl, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2024) (Entered: 03/06/2024)
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