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Case TitleEL KHAZMY v. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv00564
Date Filed2023-03-01
Date Closed2023-12-07
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffAHMED H. ABUBAKER EL KHAZMY
Case DescriptionAhmed Abubaker el Khazmy submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning travel and other documents regarding Dr. el Khazmy, particularly documents pertaining to why he was denied boarding for a WestJet flight to Edmonton Alberta. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, el Khazmy filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2023-03-011COMPLAINT against U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9892882) filed by AHMED H. ABUBAKER EL KHAZMY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Office of Chief Counsel, US CBP, # 3 Summons US Atty General, DOJ, # 4 Summons Office of US Atty, DC, # 5 Notice and Consent Notice of Right to Consent to Trial Before a US Magistrate Judge)(Snell, Grant) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-012SEALED DOCUMENT filed by AHMED H. ABUBAKER EL KHAZMY re 1 Complaint, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Snell, Grant) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-01Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zrtw) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-013SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zrtw) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-04-054Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 04/05/2023)
2023-04-075NOTICE of Appearance by Patricia K. McBride on behalf of U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
2023-04-07MINUTE ORDER granting 4 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by May 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 04/07/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 04/07/2023)
2023-05-036Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/03/2023)
2023-05-05MINUTE ORDER granting 6 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by May 17, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 05/05/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/05/2023)
2023-05-177Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-05-178RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/9/2023., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/9/2023. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 4/8/2023.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 3/8/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Mailing)(Snell, Grant) (Attachment 1 flattened and replaced on 5/18/2023.) (ztnr) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-05-18MINUTE ORDER granting 7 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by July 3, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 05/18/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-05-269Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by AHMED H. ABUBAKER EL KHAZMY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Amended Complaint, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Snell, Grant) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
2023-05-31MINUTE ORDER granting 9 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint, which shall be the operative one in the case. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 05/31/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
2023-06-2710Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/27/2023)
2023-06-29MINUTE ORDER granting 10 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint by July 28, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 06/29/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 06/29/2023)
2023-07-2411Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-25MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Defendant's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint by August 18, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 07/25/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 07/25/2023)
2023-08-1812ANSWER to Complaint AMENDED COMPLAINT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
2023-08-18MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by September 1, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/18/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
2023-08-1813ERRATA CORRECTED ANSWER by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION re 12 Answer to Complaint. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
2023-08-3114Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 08/31/2023)
2023-09-0115Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/01/2023)
2023-09-05MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 15 Joint Status Report, the Court adopts the following briefing schedule. Defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be due on or by October 17, 2023; Plaintiff's combined opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due on or by November 17, 2023; Defendant's combined opposition and reply shall be due on or by December 18, 2023; and Plaintiff's reply shall be due on or by January 18, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/5/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 09/05/2023)
2023-10-1616Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 10/16/2023)
2023-10-17MINUTE ORDER granting 16 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time. The Court adjusts the briefing schedule as follows. Defendant's motion for summary judgment shall be due on or by November 17, 2023; Plaintiff's combined opposition and cross-motion for summary judgment shall be due on or by December 18, 2023; Defendant's combined opposition and reply shall be due on or by January 18, 2024; and Plaintiff's reply shall be due on or by February 19, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/17/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
2023-11-1717MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 11/17/2023)
2023-12-0718STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
2023-12-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 18 parties' Stipulation of Dismissal, this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 12/7/2023. (lccrc3) (Entered: 12/07/2023)
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