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FOIA Activity: 25 New Procedural or Substantive Decisions

by FOIA Project Staff on April 6th, 2022

We have added 25 decisions of a procedural or substantive nature filed between March 27, 2022 and April 2, 2022. These are associated with 24 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.

Click on the date to view the full text of the decision. Click on a case title below to view other details for that case, including links to the docket report and complaint.

  1. CAE 2:2019cv02429 — (PS) Graham v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security et al

    • March 29, 2022: ORDER signed by District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 3/25/2022 ADOPTING [33] Findings and Recommendations in full, DENYING [27] Motion to Dismiss. (Coll, A)

  2. CAN 4:2021cv09633 — The Center for Investigative Reporting et al v. Department of Homeland Security

    • April 1, 2022: ORDER by Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. Granting [19] Stipulation to Continue Case Management Conference. (ndr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/1/2022)
  3. CAS 3:2021cv01756 — Free Sacred Trinity Church et al v. Internal Revenue Service

    • March 30, 2022: ORDER Denying Partial [9] Motion to Dismiss and Denying Request for Expedited Proceedings. Signed by Judge Thomas J. Whelan on 3/30/22. (dlg)
  4. DC 1:2016cv00311 — KHATCHADOURIAN v. DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY et al

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/31/2022. (lcrcl3)
  5. DC 1:2016cv01411 — VIOLA v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE et al

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM AND OPINION re Defendants' Supplemental Motion for Summary Judgment [55] , Plaintiff's Motion to Vacate [60] , Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment [63] and Plaintiff's Motion to Take Judicial Notice [67] Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/31/22. (DJS)
  6. DC 1:2019cv00145 — CABEZAS v. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

    • March 28, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 28, 2022. (lccjn2)
  7. DC 1:2019cv00879 — JUDICIAL WATCH, INC. v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

    • March 28, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 28, 2022. (lccjn3)
  8. DC 1:2019cv01098 — NEESE v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

    • March 28, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 28, 2022. (lccjn3)
  9. DC 1:2019cv01953 — MAGASSA v. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/22/2022. (lcegs1)
  10. DC 1:2019cv02008 — TROTTER v. CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES

    • March 30, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/29/2022. (lcrcl2)
  11. DC 1:2020cv01092 — MCWATTERS v. BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION re: [10] ; [13] Motions for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 3/31/2022. (lcac)
  12. DC 1:2021cv00244 — NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION v. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding defendant's [9] Motion for Summary Judgment and plaintiff's 15 Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 31, 2022. (lcdlf3)
  13. FLM 8:2021cv02088 — Morris v. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms et al

    • March 31, 2022: ORDER denying without prejudice 3 Motion for Production of Records. Plaintiff is directed to pay filing fee or file motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk shall docket the motion as Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on March 31, 2022. (TLM)
  14. GAN 1:2019cv03215 — Southeastern Legal Foundation, Inc. v. United States Department of Justice

    • March 31, 2022: ORDER: The Court GRANTS the DOJ's Motion (ECF No. [48] ) and DENIES SLF's Motion (ECF No. [49] ). The Clerk is, however, DIRECTED to refrain from terminating the case at this time as there are still pending issues in this action. A similar case between these parties was previously pending before the Honorable Mark H. Cohen of this district (the "Cohen Case"). On August 23, 2021, the Cohen Case was transferred to the undersigned and consolidated with this case. The parties are therefore DIRECTED to provide a status update regarding the Cohen Case within seven days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge J. P. Boulee on 3/31/2022. (cmd)
  15. ILN 1:2020cv01276 — Jackson v. U.S. Department of Justice

    • March 31, 2022: MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 3/31/2022. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment [30] is granted. See Opinion for further details. Mailed notice(lk, )
  16. NYS 1:2020cv00306 — International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc. v. Defense Contract Management Agency et al

    • March 30, 2022: STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER…regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material…SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 3/30/22) (yv)
  17. NYS 1:2020cv00689 — Informed Consent Action Network v. United States Food and Drug Administration

    • March 28, 2022: MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER re: [14] MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by United States Food and Drug Administration, [17] CROSS MOTION for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment f iled by Informed Consent Action Network. For the reasons above, the Court GRANTS the FDA's motion for summary judgment and DENIES ICAN's motion for summary judgment. This resolves docket numbers 14 and 17. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to enter judgment and close the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Alison J. Nathan on 3/28/2022) (vfr) Transmission to Orders and Judgments Clerk for processing.

    • March 28, 2022: CLERK'S JUDGMENT re: [34] Memorandum & Opinion in favor of United States Food and Drug Administration against Informed Consent Action Network. It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons stated in the Court's Mem orandum Opinion and Order dated March 28, 2022, the FDA's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED and ICAN's motion for summary judgment is DENIED; accordingly, the case is closed. (Signed by Clerk of Court Ruby Krajick on 3/28/2022) (Attachments: # 1 Right to Appeal) (km)
  18. NYS 1:2021cv07052 — First Look Institute, Inc. et al v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    • April 1, 2022: ORDER granting [25] Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. Application GRANTED. The status conference is hereby ADJOURNED to May 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom 20A of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse. No later than May 2, 2022, the parties shall file a joint letter apprising the Court of the status of the case and any disputes which may require judicial intervention. SO ORDERED. Status Conference set for 5/9/2022 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 20A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses on 4/1/2022) (vfr)
  19. NYS 1:2021cv10673 — Bonner v. Central Intelligence Agency

    • March 31, 2022: ORDER granting [12] Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File. Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Engelmayer on 3/31/2022) (tg)
  20. VT 2:2019cv00238 — Shapiro v. United States Social Security Administration

    • March 30, 2022: OPINION and ORDER granting in part and denying in part [37] Motion for Reasonable Attorney Fees and Costs. Signed by Judge Christina Reiss on 3/30/2022. (jbr)
  21. WAW 2:2015cv00369 — Microsoft Corporation v. Internal Revenue Service

    • March 30, 2022: ORDER granting in part Defendant's [59] Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The remaining deadline for the filing of IRS's motion for summary judgment is extended up to and including 4/29/2022. This will be the last extension. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
  22. WAW 2:2015cv01605 — Microsoft Corporation v. Internal Revenue Service

    • March 30, 2022: ORDER granting in part Defendant's [47] Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time. The remaining deadline for the filing of IRS's motion for summary judgment is extended up to and including 4/29/2022. This will be the last extension. Signed by Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. (SB)
  23. WAW 2:2021cv00073 — Blevins v. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives et al

    • March 28, 2022: PLEASE DISREGARD — ORDER STRICKEN; ENTERED IN ERROR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court ORDERS the parties to show cause within seven (7) days of the date of this order why this action should not be dismissed for failure to comply with the court's January 18, 2022 order requiring a joint status report. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) Modified on 3/29/2022 – order entered in error and stricken per chambers (AD).
  24. WAW 2:2021cv01166 — Stepien v. Spinrad et al

    • March 31, 2022: ORDER re Parties' [17] Joint Stipulated MOTION. Joint Status Report due by 5/31/2022. If at any time in before then it becomes apparent that resolution between the parties is not feasible, the parties will submit a proposed schedule to the Court for motion practice. Signed by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan. (SB)

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