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Case TitleHETTENA v. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv03589
Date Filed2022-11-29
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Amy Berman Jackson
PlaintiffSETH HETTENA
Case DescriptionSeth Hettna, an investigative journalist, submitted three FOIA requests to the CIA for records concerning the concluding document for a report from the Inspector General of the CIA of non-registration of detainees. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Hettna filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
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2022-11-291COMPLAINT against CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9699206) filed by SETH HETTENA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1-6, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-11-292NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Topic on behalf of SETH HETTENA (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-11-293NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Loevy on behalf of SETH HETTENA (Loevy, Joshua) (Entered: 11/29/2022)
2022-11-30Case Assigned to Judge Amy Berman Jackson. (zljn) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-11-304SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zljn) (Entered: 11/30/2022)
2022-12-275NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth A. Adebonojo on behalf of CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/27/2022)
2023-01-116Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/11/2023)
2023-01-11MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants must respond to the complaint by February 13, 2023. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/11/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 01/11/2023)
2023-02-137ANSWER to Complaint by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/13/2023)
2023-02-13MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. The requirements of Local Civil Rule 16.3 and Rule 26(f) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure appear to be inapplicable. Defendant must file a dispositive motion or, in the alternative, a report setting forth the schedule for the completion of its production of documents to plaintiff, on or before March 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 2/13/2023.(lcabj1) (Entered: 02/13/2023)
2023-02-168RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY served on 12/19/2022 (Loevy, Joshua) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2023-02-169RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/19/2022. (Loevy, Joshua) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2023-02-1610RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/12/2022. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 1/11/2023. (Loevy, Joshua) Modified service and answer dates on 2/17/2023 (znmw). (Entered: 02/16/2023)
2023-03-0111NOTICE of Appearance by Merrick Jason Wayne on behalf of SETH HETTENA (Wayne, Merrick) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-1412STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/14/2023)
2023-03-15MINUTE ORDER. In light of 12 defendant's status report, the parties must file a status report by June 30, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 3/15/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 03/15/2023)
2023-06-3013Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/30/2023)
2023-07-05MINUTE ORDER. In light of 13 defendant's status report, the parties must file another status report by August 29, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 7/5/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 07/05/2023)
2023-08-2914Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
2023-08-30MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that the following schedule will apply: defendant's motion for summary judgment is due by November 10, 2023; plaintiff's opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum, is due by December 19, 2023; any reply and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, is due by January 12, 2024; and any cross-reply is due by February 9, 2024. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 8/30/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 08/30/2023)
2023-11-1315Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2023-11-14MINUTE ORDER granting 15 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's motion for summary judgment is due by December 13, 2023; plaintiff's opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum, is due by January 19, 2024; any reply and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, is due by February 20, 2024; and any cross-reply is due by March 22, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 11/14/2023.(lcabj1) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-12-1316Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/13/2023)
2023-12-14MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's motion for summary judgment is due by December 15, 2023; plaintiff's opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum, is due by January 22, 2024; any reply and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, is due by February 20, 2024; and any cross-reply is due by March 26, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 12/14/2023. (lcabj1) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2023-12-1517MOTION for Summary Judgment by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration of Mary C. Williams, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit)(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/15/2023)
2024-01-1818NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Stich Match on behalf of SETH HETTENA (Match, Stephen) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
2024-01-1819Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Briefing Schedule by SETH HETTENA. (Match, Stephen) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
2024-01-19MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum, is due by February 5, 2024; any reply and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, is due by March 5, 2024; and any cross-reply is due by April 9, 2024. Given how expansive the briefing schedule is, the Court expects the parties to adhere to it. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/19/2024. (lcabj1) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-01-3020Consent MOTION to Modify Briefing Schedule by SETH HETTENA. (Match, Stephen) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
2024-01-30MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's opposition and any cross-motion for summary judgment, supported by a single memorandum, is due by May 6, 2024; any reply and cross-opposition, supported by a single memorandum, is due by June 6, 2024; and any cross-reply is due by June 27, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 1/30/2024. (lcabj1) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
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