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Case TitleAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION et al v. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2003cv02522
Date Filed2003-12-10
Date Closed2004-08-25
JudgeJudge Ellen S. Huvelle
PlaintiffAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
PlaintiffELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER
PlaintiffAMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION
PlaintiffFREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION
DefendantDEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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2003-12-101COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Filing fee $ 150.) , filed by AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER, FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION.(jf, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
2003-12-10SUMMONS (3) Issued as to DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
2003-12-102NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER, FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION. Case related to Case No. 02-2077. (jf, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
2003-12-103LCvR 7.1 - CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by PLAINTIFFS (jf, ) (Entered: 12/16/2003)
2004-01-094NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth J. Shapiro on behalf of DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Shapiro, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2004)
2004-01-095ANSWER to Complaint by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.(Shapiro, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/09/2004)
2004-01-126NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of all plaintiffs (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 01/12/2004)
2004-01-147ORDER that defendant shall file a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment on or before February 16, 2004.. Signed by Ellen S. Huvelle on 1/14/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 01/14/2004)
2004-02-178ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION for Summary Judgment Partial by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/18/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-179ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION for Summary Judgment partial by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/18/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-1710ENTERED IN ERROR...... MOTION for Summary Judgment Statement of Material Facts/Motion for Partial Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/18/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-1711ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION to Stay Motion for Partial Open America Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/18/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-1712ENTERED IN ERROR..... MOTION to Stay Memorandum in support of Motion for Partial Open America Stay by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/18/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/17/2004)
2004-02-1713MOTION for for Partial Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Affidavit # 3 Exhibit)(Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/20/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/18/2004)
2004-02-18NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Document Nos. 8, 9 & 10 were Entered in Error and counsel was instructed to refile said pleadings as one filing entry with the necessary attachments and not as separate filing entries. (Entered: 02/18/2004)
2004-02-18NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Document Nos. 11 and 12 were Entered in Error and counsel was instructed to refile the motion with order and exhibits as attachments and not as two separate filing entries. (rje, ) (Entered: 02/18/2004)
2004-02-1814MOTION For a Partial Stay of Proceedings by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3# 5 Exhibit 4# 6 Exhibit 5# 7 Exhibit 6)(Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 2/20/2004 (rje, ). (Entered: 02/18/2004)
2004-03-0115MOTION to Stay Proceedings Related to Defendant's Open America Motion by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sobel, David) (Entered: 03/01/2004)
2004-03-0116Memorandum in opposition to motion re 13 for partial summary judgment filed by AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER, FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 5# 6 Exhibit Exhibit B# 7 Exhibit Exhibit C# 8 Statement of Material Facts# 9 Proposed Order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 03/01/2004)
2004-03-0117Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment (Partial) by AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER, FREEDOM TO READ FOUNDATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 1# 2 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 2# 3 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 3# 4 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 4# 5 Exhibit Exhibit A Part 5# 6 Exhibit Exhibit B# 7 Exhibit Exhibit C# 8 Statement of Material Facts# 9 Proposed Order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 03/01/2004)
2004-03-0218RESPONSE to Plaintiffs' Motion to Stay Proceedings Related to Defendant's Open America Motion filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 03/02/2004)
2004-03-0219MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Defendant's Motion And Memorandum To Extend Time by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 03/02/2004)
2004-03-03Minute ORDER granting 15 Motion to Stay, granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to 3/15/2004. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 3/3/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 03/03/2004)
2004-03-1520REPLY in support of motion re 13 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of David M. Hardy)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 03/15/2004)
2004-03-1521Memorandum in opposition to motion re 17 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Cross Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of David M. Hardy)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 03/15/2004)
2004-03-1522ENTERED IN ERROR.....Memorandum in opposition to motion re 17 Defendant's Proposed Order/Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Cross Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Gomez, Raphael) Modified on 3/16/2004 (jf, ). (Entered: 03/15/2004)
2004-03-15NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY. Document No. 22 was entered in error and counsel was instructed not to re-file said pleading. Proposed Orders should not be docketed using the event Memorandum In Opposition. (jf, ) (Entered: 03/16/2004)
2004-03-2223REPLY in support of motion re 17 Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION. (Sobel, David) (Entered: 03/22/2004)
2004-05-1024ORDER granting in part and denying in part 13 Motion for Summary Judgment, finding as moot 14 Motion to Stay, granting in part and denying in part 17 Motion for Summary Judgment . Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 5/10/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 05/10/2004)
2004-05-1025MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 5/10/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 05/10/2004)
2004-05-10NOTICE of Hearing:Status Conference set for 5/20/2004 03:30 PM in Courtroom 18 before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. (gdf) (Entered: 05/11/2004)
2004-05-2126ORDER re briefing scheduling. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 5/21/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 05/21/2004)
2004-05-2427Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Admission Pro Hac Vice by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION. (Sobel, David) (Entered: 05/24/2004)
2004-05-24Minute ORDER granting 27 Motion for Leave to Appear pro hac vice (Jaffer). Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 5/24/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 05/24/2004)
2004-07-2828MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 07/28/2004)
2004-07-29MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 07/29/04. (lcesh1, ) (Entered: 07/29/2004)
2004-08-0429NOTICE of Appearance by Marcia Clare Hofmann on behalf of ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER (Hofmann, Marcia) (Entered: 08/04/2004)
2004-08-1130Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Dispositive Motions by DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gomez, Raphael) (Entered: 08/11/2004)
2004-08-11Minute ORDER granting 30 Motion for Extension of Time to file its summary judgment motion. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 8/11/04. (BL, ) (Entered: 08/11/2004)
2004-08-2431MOTION to Dismiss the Case with Prejudice by ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hofmann, Marcia) (Entered: 08/24/2004)
2004-08-25Minute ORDER granting 31 plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss the Case with Prejudice. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 8/24/04. (lcesh1) (Entered: 08/25/2004)
2004-09-0232Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Attorneys' Fees by ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hofmann, Marcia) (Entered: 09/02/2004)
2004-09-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 9/30/2004. (gdf) (Entered: 09/14/2004)
2004-09-03Minute ORDER granting 32 plaintiffs' Motion for Extension of Time to 9/30/04 to file any motion for attorneys' fees pursuant to 5 U.S.C. section 522(a)(4)(E). Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 9/2/04. (lcesh1, ) (Entered: 09/03/2004)
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