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Case TitleLEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY v. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityNewark
Case Number2:2023cv22222
Date Filed2023-11-09
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Julien Xavier Neals
PlaintiffLEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY
Case DescriptionLegal Services of New Jersey submitted two FOIA requests to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning the detention and transfer of non-citizens in New Jersey. LSNJ also requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests. The agency denied the requests for expedited processing and a fee waiver and instead classified LSNJ as a commercial requester. After the agency failed to respond properly, LSNJ filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantIMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
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2023-11-091COMPLAINT against IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14862255), filed by LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY.(WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-092Corporate Disclosure Statement by LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY identifying Legal Services of New Jersey as Corporate Parent.. (WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-09Judge Julien Xavier Neals and Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor added. (ps) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-13Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2023-11-163SUMMONS ISSUED as to IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (dam) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-224Certification of Shira Wisotsky, Esq. on behalf of LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY. (WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
2023-12-205Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney KRISTIN LYNN VASSALLO for IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT added. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
2023-12-21Clerk`s Text Order - The document submitted by IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 1/3/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2024-01-026Letter from the Government, with the consent of plaintiff, respectfully seeking additional time to respond to the complaint. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
2024-01-037TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown and with Plaintiff's consent, the Court grants Defendant's request for an extension of time to 2/2/24 to respond to the complaint. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 1/3/24. (tjd) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
2024-02-028ANSWER to Complaint by IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
2024-02-099TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold an initial conference (rule 16) before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor by telephone on 3/21/24 at 10am. Parties are to use the Courts teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201. Local counsel for any/all parties must participate. Parties are to submit a completed Pretrial Scheduling Order (for Judge Salas cases, please use her dedicated PTSO found in the same location) found in the Notice of Judicial Preferences link to chambers via email at CLW_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 3 days before the scheduled conference.. Please contact chambers with any questions or concerns at (973) 776 7862. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 2/9/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 02/09/2024)
2024-02-09Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (tjg, ) (Entered: 02/09/2024)
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