FOIA Activity: 6 New Procedural or Substantive Decisions

We have added 6 decisions of a procedural or substantive nature filed between February 7, 2021 and February 13, 2021. These are associated with 6 FOIA cases pending in federal district court. Note that because there can be delays between the date a decision is made and when it shows up on PACER, this listing includes only decisions that appeared on PACER during this period.

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1. DC 1:2015cv01183 — RIOS v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
   • February 8, 2021: MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying the final order issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 2/8/2021.(psu1)
2. DC 1:2019cv00980 — ECOLOGICAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION v. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
   • February 13, 2021: MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the defendant’s [19] Motion for Summary Judgment and the plaintiff’s [20] Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on February 13, 2021. (lcbah3)
3. DC 1:2019cv02008 — TROTTER v. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
   • February 8, 2021: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 02/08/2021. (lcrcl2)
4. NYS 1:2021cv00954 — No More Deaths et al v. United States Customs and Border Protection
   • February 9, 2021: ORDER: This case arises under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552. The parties are hereby ORDERED to submit a joint letter, no later than two weeks from the date of this order and not to exceed three pages, providing (1) a b rief description of the materials sought by Plaintiffs, the basis for seeking the materials, and the status of any productions already made; (2) a brief description of any claim exemptions from production by Defendant; (3) an anticipated timeline for production of further materials; and (4) whether there is any need for discovery or an initial conference in this case. If there is no such need for discovery or an initial conference, the parties should include in their letter a proposed brief ing schedule for any motions, including motions for summary judgment. If Defendant has not yet entered a notice of appearance, Plaintiffs shall promptly serve a copy of this Order on Defendant and file proof of such service. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 2/9/2021) (nb)
5. WAW 2:2020cv01220 — Rich v. Executive Office of Immigration Review
   • February 11, 2021: ORDER RE: STATUS UPDATE: Plaintiff is directed to file a status update by February 22, 2021, concerning whether there are any other pending issues to address in this matter and/or whether a scheduling order should be issued. Signed by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (MW)
6. WAW 2:2020cv01648 — Friends of Discovery Park v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
   • February 12, 2021: MINUTE ORDER: Pursuant to the parties Joint Status Report, docket no. [7] , the parties are DIRECTED to file an additional Joint Status Report by April 12, 2021. Authorized by Judge Thomas S. Zilly. (MW)