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Case TitleCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv00457
Date Filed2022-02-22
Date Closed2023-06-15
JudgeJudge Randolph D. Moss
PlaintiffCITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON
Case DescriptionCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning the creation of the agency's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships. CREW also requested a fee waiver and asked for inclusion in the media fee category as well. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, CREW filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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2022-02-221COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9056413) filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Attorney General, # 3 Summons Dep't of Homeland Security, # 4 Summons U.S. Attorney for D.C.)(Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-02-222LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 02/22/2022)
2022-02-23Case Assigned to Judge Randolph D. Moss. (znmg) (Entered: 02/23/2022)
2022-02-253SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 02/25/2022)
2022-02-254STANDING ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives set forth in the attached Standing Order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 02/25/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 02/26/2022)
2022-03-105RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 3/7/2022, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/7/2022. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/6/2022.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/7/22. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-03-146NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie R. Johnson on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/14/2022)
2022-04-067MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A, FOIA Request, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B, acknowledgment letter, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C, Action Needed Letter)(Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/06/2022)
2022-04-208Memorandum in opposition to re 7 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
2022-04-259Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply TO PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/25/2022)
2022-04-27MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the consent motion for extension of time, Dkt. 9 , it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall file its reply in support of its motion to dismiss on or before May 11, 2022. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 04/27/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 04/27/2022)
2022-05-1010REPLY to opposition to motion re 7 MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Requester Form)(Johnson, Stephanie) Modified link on 5/11/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 05/10/2022)
2022-10-26MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the information presented in Defendant's motion to dismiss, Dkt. 7 , Plaintiff's memorandum in opposition, Dkt. 8 , and Defendant's reply, Dkt. 10 , the parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a video status conference in this matter on November 17, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., via Zoom. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 10/26/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-11-17Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randolph D. Moss: Video (Zoom) Status Conference held on 11/17/2022. For the reasons stated on the record, the parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before 12/16/2022. Defendant's 7 Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for the reasons stated on the record. (Court Reporter: Jeff Hook.) (kt) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
2022-12-0111ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.(Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2022-12-1512Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2022-12-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 12 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before February 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 12/15/2022. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 12/15/2022)
2023-02-1013Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/10/2023)
2023-02-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 13 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before April 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 2/13/2023. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 02/13/2023)
2023-04-1414Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 04/14/2023)
2023-04-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, Dkt. 14 , it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a further joint status report on or before June 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 4/15/2023. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 04/15/2023)
2023-06-1415STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ETHICS IN WASHINGTON. (Weismann, Anne) (Entered: 06/14/2023)
2023-06-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the parties' joint stipulation of dismissal, Dkt. 15 , it is hereby ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED without prejudice. The Deputy Clerk of Court is hereby directed to terminate the action. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 6/15/2023. (lcrdm3) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
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