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Case TitleBRANFORD v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv00442
Date Filed2022-02-18
Date Closed2023-10-03
JudgeJudge Tanya S. Chutkan
PlaintiffJOEL J. BRANFORD
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION AGENCIES
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2022-02-181COMPLAINT against U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION AGENCIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 201593) filed by JOEL J. BRANFORD. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(znmw) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2022-02-23SUMMONS Not Issued as to All Defendants (znmw) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2022-02-242ORDER: Advising pro se Plaintiff of his obligation to follow the FRCP, Local Rules and orders of the court, including rules regarding service of process. Failure to adhere to these rules or orders may result in sanctions, up to and including dismissal of this action. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff at this address of record. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/24/22. (DJS) (Entered: 02/24/2022)
2022-03-03Summons (3) Issued as to U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION AGENCIES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (znmg) (Entered: 03/03/2022)
2022-08-08MINUTE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiff filed this civil action pro se (i.e., without an attorney) on 02/18/2022, and the Clerk of Court issued summonses on 03/03/2022. Plaintiff is not proceeding in forma pauperis and is, therefore, responsible for serving the Defendants with process, consisting of the summons and a copy of the complaint. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (c). The record does not reflect that service has occurred. Plaintiffs in civil actions, who proceed pro se have a responsibility to comply with this court's Local Civil Rules, as well as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 "If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court--on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff--must dismiss the action without prejudice... or order that service be made within a specified time. But if the plaintiff shows good cause for the failure, the court must extend the time for service for an appropriate period." Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (m). The 90 -day period having run, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff SHOW CAUSE in writing by 10/3/22, why this action should not be dismissed. Plaintiff's failure to effectuate service or to satisfactorily respond to the present order by 10/3/22 may result in the dismissal of this action, without further notice. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (m); Local Civil Rule 83.23. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of this order to: JOEL J. BRANFORD, R71914-054, FCI RAY BROOK, P.O. Box 900, Ray Brook, NY 12977. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/8/22. (DJS) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
2022-08-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Show Cause due by 10/3/2022. (tb) (Entered: 08/11/2022)
2023-10-033ORDER dismissing this action without prejudice. The court ordered plaintiff to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute by 10/3/2022. Plaintiff has not served defendants or shown cause. Accordingly, the case is DISMISSED without prejudice and the Clerk of Court is directed to close the case and mail a copy of this Order to Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/3/2023. (lca) (Entered: 10/03/2023)
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