FOIA Activity: 7 New Procedural or Substantive Decisions

We have added 7 decisions of a procedural or substantive nature filed between June 18, 2023 and June 24, 2023. 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. CAE 1:2022cv00837 — Caetano v. Internal Revenue Service et al

   • June 20, 2023: ORDER ADOPTING Findings and Recommendations to dismiss Second Amended Complaint [9] , [11] signed by District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 6/19/2023. CASE CLOSED. (Lundstrom, T)
2. DC 1:2016cv02327 — FRIENDS OF THE RIVER v. UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS et al

   • June 21, 2023: MEMORANDUM AND OPINION re [79] Motion for Summary Judgment and [80] Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 21, 2023. (lcjmc3)
   • June 21, 2023: ORDER granting in part and denying in part [79] Motion for Summary Judgment, and granting in part and denying in part [80] Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. See document for details. Signed by Judge Jia M. Cobb on June 21, 2023. (lcjmc3)
3. NYS 1:2021cv02328 — Safe Horizon, Inc. et al v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al

   • June 21, 2023: ORDER granting [43] Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File. Application Granted. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 43. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo on 6/21/2023) (ate)
4. NYS 1:2023cv04314 — Cheng v. Department of Justice et al

   • June 20, 2023: ORDER OF SERVICE: The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail an information package to Plaintiff. The Clerk of Court is further directed to (1) issue summonses for the United States Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons; ( 2) complete the USM-285 forms with the addresses for these Defendants, (3) mark the box on USM-285 form labeled "Check for service on U.S.A."; and (4) deliver all documents necessary to effect service to the U.S. Marshals Service. Copies of the NYLAG Clinic's flyer, retainer, and intake form are attached to this order. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 6/20/2023) (ate) Transmission to Pro Se Assistants for processing.
5. NYS 1:2023cv05037 — The New York Times Company v. Department of Defense et al

   • June 22, 2023: ORDER This case arises under the Freedom of Information Act, Title 5, United States Code, Section 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 two pages, indicati ng whether there is any need for discovery or an initial conference in this case. If there is no such need, the parties should include in their letter a proposed briefing schedule for any motions, including motions for summary judgment. If Defendants have not yet entered a notice of appearance, Plaintiff shall promptly serve a copy of this Order on Defendants and file proof of such service. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jesse M. Furman on 6/22/2023) (jca)
6. WAW 2:2020cv00674 — Human Rights Defense Center v. United States Department of Justice et al

   • June 22, 2023: ORDER re: Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. Being fully advised, for the reasons herein, the Court: (1) GRANTS in part, DENIES in part, and DENIES without prejudice in part Defendants' [24] motion; and (2) GRANTS in part, DENIES in part, and DENIES without prejudice in part Plaintiff's [26] motion. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB)