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Case TitleThe James Madison Project et al v. Department of Defense
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityGreenbelt
Case Number8:2022cv00153
Date Filed2022-01-20
Date Closed2023-06-26
JudgeJudge Theodore D. Chuang
PlaintiffThe James Madison Project
PlaintiffBrian J. Karem
Case DescriptionThe James Madison Project and journalist Brian Karem submitted a FOIA request to the National security Agency for records concerning the Beck Memo, which was written in response to allegations by NSA employee Michael Beck that he had been exposed to the Havana syndrome. JMP and Karem also requested expedited processing. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and denied the request for expedited processing. After hearing nothing further from the agency, JMP and Karem filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Expedited processing

DefendantDepartment of Defense
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2022-01-201COMPLAINT against Department of Defense ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9708088.), filed by THE JAMES MADISON PROJECT, BRIAN J KAREM. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Sheet, # 3 Summons DoD, # 4 Summons USAG, # 5 Summons USAMD)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-202Summons Issued 60 days as to Department of Defense, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons)(dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-203NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms. Brian J. Karem, The James Madison Project or counsel for Brian J. Karem, The James Madison Project are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here . Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here , counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here . To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 2/3/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-204Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms on 1/20/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/20/2022)
2022-01-21Case Reassigned to Judge Paul W. Grimm. Magistrate Judge Gina L Simms no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/21/2022)
2022-01-216LETTER ORDER Regarding the Filing of Motions. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 1/21/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/24/2022)
2022-01-287SUMMONS Returned Executed by The James Madison Project, Brian J. Karem. Department of Defense served on 1/27/2022, answer due 3/28/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt USADM)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 01/28/2022)
2022-02-168Correspondence re: Filing Amended Complaint as a Matter of Course (Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 02/16/2022)
2022-02-179PAPERLESS ORDER regarding 8 Correspondence advising the Court that Plaintiff intends to file an amended complaint. Under the circumstances, Plaintiff does not need the Court's leave nor Defendant's consent to amend the complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a). Plaintiff is reminded to include a redline version pursuant to Local Rule 103.6(c) (D. Md. 2021). Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 2/17/2022. (imws, Chambers) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
2022-02-1710AMENDED COMPLAINT against Department of Defense, filed by The James Madison Project, Brian J. Karem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redlined Amended Complaint)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 02/17/2022)
2022-03-0911ANSWER to 10 Amended Complaint by Department of Defense.(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 03/09/2022)
2022-03-1012NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Steven Zaid on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-03-1513SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 8/22/2022. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 3/15/2022. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-03-1514DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 3/15/2022. (Attachments: # 1 Initial Discovery Protocols)(heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-03-1515LETTER ORDER Scheduling a Telephone Conference Call on March 30, 2022 at 2:15 p.m. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 3/15/2022. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/15/2022)
2022-03-2316Correspondence re: Disclosure of Damages and Relief Sought (Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 03/23/2022)
2022-03-2917NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Steven Zaid on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 03/29/2022)
2022-03-3018STATUS REPORT for Joint Scheduling Order by Department of Defense(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 03/30/2022)
2022-03-3119MARGINAL ORDER granting 18 STATUS REPORT for Joint Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 3/30/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
2022-03-3120NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Steven Zaid on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 03/31/2022)
2022-06-1021MOTION for Summary Judgment by Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Linda Kiyosaki)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 06/10/2022)
2022-07-1122RESPONSE in Opposition re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Brian J. Karem, The James Madison Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Mark S. Zaid, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
2022-07-1123NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Steven Zaid on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zaid, Mark) (Entered: 07/11/2022)
2022-08-0124Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 08/01/2022)
2022-08-0125ORDER granting 24 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Paul W. Grimm on 8/1/2022. (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/01/2022)
2022-09-0926REPLY to Response to Motion re 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Linda M. Kiyosaki)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 09/09/2022)
2022-12-27Case Reassigned to Judge Theodore D. Chuang. Judge Paul W. Grimm no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/27/2022)
2023-01-0327CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 1/3/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/04/2023)
2023-03-3128ORDER directing that NSA shall prepare an ex parte supplemental classified affidavit in support of it's Motion for Summary Judgment within 21 days and STAYING CASE pending completion of this process. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 3/31/2023. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
2023-04-0729Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Lodge Classified Declaration by Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
2023-04-1730ORDER granting 29 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Lodge Classified Declaration. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 4/17/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/17/2023)
2023-05-0431Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to file ex parte declaration by Department of Defense. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 05/04/2023)
2023-05-0532ORDER granting 31 Department of Defense's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Lodge Classified Declaration. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 5/5/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/05/2023)
2023-06-2634MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 6/26/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/26/2023)
2023-06-2635ORDER granting 21 Defendant National Security Agency's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 6/26/2023. (ols, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/26/2023)
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