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Case TitleCHAVIS v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv03113
Date Filed2022-10-31
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffERIC CHAVIS
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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2022-10-31Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 10/31/2022. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (zcb) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-10-311COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY filed by CHAVIS ERIC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zcb) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-10-312MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by CHAVIS ERIC. (zcb) (Entered: 11/08/2022)
2022-12-133PRO SE ORDER directing within 30 days of this Order, unless an extension of time is granted, plaintiff to provide a six month trust fund prisoner account statement and failure to comply will result in dismissal of case. Plaintiff shall provide the requested information specific within this order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 12/13/2022. (zljn) (Entered: 12/14/2022)
2023-01-034PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by CHAVIS ERIC (zcb) (Entered: 01/11/2023)
2023-02-245ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $66.67 from Prison Account of ERIC CHAVIS and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. (zcb) Modified on 3/24/2023 TO CORRECT DOCKET TEXT. (zcb). (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2023-02-27Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zcb) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2023-03-076STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 7, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
2023-03-27Partial Filing Fee Received from Eric Chavis in the amount of $66.67, receipt number: 204298. (zbaj) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
2023-03-287SUMMONS (3) Issued as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General sent to the Marshals Service. (zcb) (Entered: 03/28/2023)
2023-03-298RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/28/2023. (zed) (Entered: 03/31/2023)
2023-03-319RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/31/2023. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/30/2023. (zed) (Entered: 04/05/2023)
2023-04-2610MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint with proposed order by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 04/26/2023)
2023-04-2611RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 4/10/2023 (zed) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
2023-04-27MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of Defendant's 10 Motion for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by June 1, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 27, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
2023-06-0112ANSWER to 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 06/01/2023)
2023-06-12MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court are this incarcerated Plaintiff's pro se Complaint and the Defendant's Answer. The requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 26(f) do not apply. It is hereby ORDERED that the Defendant shall file a status report by June 26, 2023 to include: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated dates for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 12, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/12/2023)
2023-06-2513STATUS REPORT with proposed order by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 06/25/2023)
2023-06-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the Defendant's 13 Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Defendant shall file an additional status report by August 24, 2023, and every 60 days thereafter until either party moves for a briefing schedule for dispositive motions, files a dispositive motion, or the case is terminated. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 28, 2023. (lccjn1) (Entered: 06/28/2023)
2023-08-2114STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
2023-10-0215STATUS REPORT by ERIC CHAVIS. (mg) (Entered: 10/05/2023)
2023-10-1316STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 10/13/2023)
2023-10-3017STATUS REPORT by ERIC CHAVIS. (mg) (Entered: 11/02/2023)
2023-12-1218STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 12/12/2023)
2024-01-2219STATUS REPORT by ERIC CHAVIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(mg) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
2024-02-1220STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/12/2024)
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