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Case TitleConte v. National Archives and Records Administration
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2022cv00045
Date Filed2022-01-07
Date Closed2023-03-07
JudgeJudge Lydia Kay Griggsby
PlaintiffAndrea Conte c/o The Real News Network
Case DescriptionJournalist Andrea Conte submitted FOIA requests to the National Archives and Records Administration for records concerning the history of the collaboration between the Baltimore Police Department and the FBI to dismantle the Baltimore office of the Black Panther Party. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but never satisfied Conte's requests. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Conte filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantNational Archives and Records Administration
DefendantMERRICK B GARLAND In his official role as U.S. Attorney General
DefendantEREK L BARRON In the role as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
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2022-01-071COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9688880.), filed by ANDREA CONTE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exh A REDACTED, # 3 Exhibit Exh A UNREDACTED, # 4 Exhibit Exh B FOIA RD 59533, # 5 Exhibit Exh C Request, # 6 Exhibit Exh D NARA Wallace and Sharp, # 7 Exhibit Exh E NARA Clark Priority, # 8 Exhibit Exh F NANA BPP Publications, # 9 Exhibit Exh G NARA White Priority, # 10 Exhibit Exh H, # 11 Exhibit Exh I, # 12 Summons NARA, # 13 Summons Merrick B. Garland in his official role as the U.S. Attorney General, # 14 Summons Erek L Barron in his official role as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland)(Genn, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/07/2022)
2022-01-102Summons Issued 60 days as to National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-01-103QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint filed by Andrea Conte was filed incorrectly. ** (1) Redacted/Unredacted exhibits were not filed using the redacted document and unredacted document separate events. The Clerk has set proper security on unredacted exhibit. Please note for future. (2) U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General were added as parties in error. They are not listed on complaint as an actual party. They are service parties only. The Clerk has made the necessary corrections. Please note for future. Thank you (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-01-104NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica Lynn Farmer on behalf of Andrea Conte (Farmer, Jessica) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-01-195(FILED IN ERROR) SUMMONS Returned Executed by Andrea Conte. National Archives and Records Administration served on 1/13/2022, answer due 2/3/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Genn, Benjamin) Modified on 1/20/2022 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 01/19/2022)
2022-01-196(FILED IN ERROR) SUMMONS Returned Executed by Andrea Conte. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Genn, Benjamin) Modified on 1/20/2022 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 01/19/2022)
2022-01-197(FILED IN ERROR) SUMMONS Returned Executed by Andrea Conte. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Genn, Benjamin) Modified on 1/20/2022 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 01/19/2022)
2022-01-208QC NOTICE: 5 , 6 , and 7 Summons Returned Executed filed by Andrea Conte, were filed incorrectly. **Please re-file using the event "Summons Returned Executed as to USA" in order to set corrected answer deadline. When Prompted to select Defendant, please select the Defendant's name and NOT the "All Defendants" button. They have been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document links have been disabled. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-209SUMMONS Returned Executed by Andrea Conte. (Genn, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-02-1010Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by National Archives and Records Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-02-1411PAPERLESS ORDER granting 10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply . Defendant's response to plaintiff's complaint is due March 14, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/14/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 02/14/2022)
2022-03-0812Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/08/2022)
2022-03-1013PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint . Defendant's response to plaintiff's complaint is due April 13, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 3/10/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-04-1314Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 04/13/2022)
2022-04-1315PAPERLESS ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint . Defendant's response to plaintiff's complaint is due May 31, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/13/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 04/13/2022)
2022-05-3116Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 05/31/2022)
2022-06-0117PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint . Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Complaint is due July 15, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/1/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 06/01/2022)
2022-07-1118Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
2022-07-1219PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint . Defendant's response to Plaintiff's Complaint is dueAugust 29, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/12/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 07/12/2022)
2022-08-2920Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 08/29/2022)
2022-09-0121PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's Response to Plaintiff's Complaint is due September 28, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 9/1/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 09/01/2022)
2022-09-2822Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-10-0523PAPERLESS ORDER granting 22 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiff's Complaint . Defendant's response is due October 28, 2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/5/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
2022-10-1324PAPERLESS ORDER scheduling a status call for October 28, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. My chambers will circulate call-in information. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/13/2022. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 10/13/2022)
2022-10-2825ORDER extending time to answer; National Archives and Records Administration's answer extended through and including 12/12/2022. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/28/2022. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/28/2022)
2022-12-0926Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by National Archives and Records Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
2022-12-12Case Reassigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. Judge Deborah L. Boardman no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
2022-12-1227PAPERLESS ORDER Granting 26 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint . Answer due 1/26/23. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 12/12/2022. (mg4s, Chambers) (Entered: 12/12/2022)
2022-12-1328CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 12/13/2022. (mg4s, Chambers) (Entered: 12/13/2022)
2023-01-2629Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings by National Archives and Records Administration (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/26/2023)
2023-02-1730ORDER granting 29 Joint Motion to Stay Proceeding; setting schedule for filing Joint Status Reports. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/17/2023. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
2023-02-2731STATUS REPORT Joint by Andrea Conte(Genn, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2023-03-0332STIPULATION of Dismissal by Andrea Conte(Genn, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/03/2023)
2023-03-0733MARGINAL ORDER approving 32 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Andrea Conte. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 3/6/2023. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
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