Case Detail

FOIA Project Annotation: After ruling previously that the DEA was required to search for records concerning a publicly-identified confidential source, Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle has found that most of the records the agency finally processed concerning the source were protected by Exemption 7(D) (confidential sources). Huvelle had agreed to review the records in camera, but after the DEA provided the records without an accompanying index, Huvelle declined to review them until the agency provided a better explanation. Once the agency provided an index, Huvelle reviewed the records and found most of them were indeed protected. Huvelle pointed out that "to the extent plaintiff is arguing that public knowledge of a confidential source's identity precludes application of Exemption 7(D) to protect information provided by that source, that proposition is clearly wrong. Exemption 7(D) expressly protects each independently of the other." Huvelle then found that disclosure of the identity of a confidential source did not affect the agency's ability to withhold information furnished by the source. She concluded that everything but the confidentiality agreements was protected by Exemption 7(D). Ordering the agency to disclose the agreements, Huvelle pointed out that "it does not appear that any of the generic conditions set forth in the Confidential Source Agreement, standing alone, qualify for protection under Exemption 7(D). Defendant appears to rely solely on the fact that these documents 'relate' to a confidential source, but that is not the applicable standard. Nor does defendant provide any explanation for why this generic information would be exempt from disclosure under any exemption."
Issues: Exemption 7(D) - Confidential sources, Litigation - In camera review

Date Filed	Doc #	Docket Text
2012-06-05	1	DEFICIENT COMPLAINT (no process) against U.S. Department of Justice. Filed byRene Oswald Cobar. Initial Review of Complaint due by 10/3/2012. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2012) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/12/2012: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope) (cpS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/26/2012.] Complaint not on approved form. [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/08/2012)
2012-06-05	2	Declaration of Rene Oswald Cobar filed byRene Oswald Cobar. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2012) (cpS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/26/2012.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/08/2012)
2012-06-05	3	CLERK'S NOTICE re completion of In Forma Pauperis affidavit or payment of filing fee due within 30 days. IFP Form due by 7/16/2012. (cp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/5/2012) (cpS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 6/26/2012.][Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/08/2012)
2012-06-21	4	ORDER OF TRANSFER. Signed by Judge Claudia Wilken on 6/21/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(ndr, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/21/2012) [Transferred from California Northern on 6/26/2012.] [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/21/2012)
2012-06-26	5	DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of California Northern; Case Number 4:12-cv-02920. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/26/2012)
2012-06-26		CASE Assigned to Judge Patricia Minaldi and Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay. (crt,Thigpen, M) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/26/2012)
2012-06-26	6	PROPOSED ORDER referred to Magistrate Judge Kay. (crt,Thigpen, M) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/26/2012)
2012-06-27	7	MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit documents on approved forms, Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 7/27/2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay on 6/27/2012. (Attachments: # 1 1983 Form, # 2 IFP Form)(crt,Haik, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 06/27/2012)
2012-07-02	8	COPY: Northern District of California's Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rene Cobar sent from NDCA. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (crt,Gregory, C) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 07/03/2012)
2012-07-09	9	MOTION to Designate Cause of Action, MOTION to Transfer Case by Rene Oswald Cobar. Motions referred to Kathleen Kay. (crt,HaikSld, K) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 07/10/2012)
2012-07-17	10	ORDER granting 9 Motion to change the designation of this cause of action from a civil rights case file pursuant to 42 USC § 1983 to one filed pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552; granting 9 Motion to Transfer Case. Thus, this court finds that the interest of justice dictates that this case be TRANSFERRED to the District of Columbia, a proper venue in which plaintiff has chosen to proceed with this matter. 28 U.S.C.A. § 1406(a). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay on 7/17/2012. (crt,Gregory, C) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-17		DISTRICT TRANSFER OUT to District of Columbia, Record electronically transmitted to receiving court. Case Terminated. All future pleadings should be filed with the newly assigned court. (crt,Gregory, C) [Transferred from Louisiana Western on 7/24/2012.] (Entered: 07/18/2012)
2012-07-24	11	Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Western; Case Number 2:12-cv-01767. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/24/2012: # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (ls, ). (Entered: 07/24/2012)
2012-07-24	13	MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by RENE OSWALD COBAR (jf, ) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-08-13	12	COMPLAINT against U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Filing fee $ 0.00) filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(jf, ) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-08-13	14	ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $41.12 from Prison Account of Rene Oswald Cobar, further ordered, granting 13 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 08/08/2012. (see order full detail) (jf, ) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-08-13	15	Case Reassigned to Judge Ellen S. Huvelle. Unassigned no longer assigned to the case. (jf, ) (Entered: 08/15/2012)
2012-08-24		SUMMONS (3) Issued as to U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf, ) (Entered: 08/27/2012)
2012-08-28	16	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/28/2012. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/27/2012. (rdj) (Entered: 08/29/2012)
2012-08-30	17	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 8/30/12., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE served on 8/30/2012 (rdj) (Entered: 08/31/2012)
2012-09-12	18	NOTICE of Appearance by Sobia Haque on behalf of U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 09/12/2012)
2012-09-25	19	First MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 09/25/2012)
2012-09-28		MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including October 18, 2012 to file a response to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 28, 2012. (AG) (Entered: 09/28/2012)
2012-10-17	20	Second MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 10/17/2012)
2012-10-18		MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Second Motion for Extension of Time, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including November 19, 2012 to file a response to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on October 18, 2012. (AG) (Entered: 10/18/2012)
2012-10-22		Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer/Response to Complaint due by 11/19/2012, (gdf) (Entered: 10/22/2012)
2012-11-19	21	Third MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 11/19/2012)
2012-11-20		MINUTE ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Third Motion for Extension of Time, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including November 26, 2012, to file a response to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on November 20, 2012. (AG) (Entered: 11/20/2012)
2012-11-20		Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 11/26/2012, (gdf) (Entered: 11/20/2012)
2012-11-26	22	MOTION for Summary Judgment by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 11/26/2012)
2012-12-03	23	Order advising plaintiff to respond or Court may deem matter as conceded re 22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Plaintiff's response is due by 12/28/2012. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 3, 2012. (AG) (Entered: 12/03/2012)
2013-01-02	24	Memorandum in opposition to re 22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (dr) (Entered: 01/04/2013)
2013-01-14	25	REPLY to opposition to motion re 22 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 01/14/2013)
2013-03-27		ENTERED IN ERROR AS ENTERED IN THE INCORRECT CASE Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 4/8/2013. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 5/8/2013. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 5/22/2013. (clv, ) Modified on 3/27/2013 (clv, ). (Entered: 03/27/2013)
2013-06-06	26	MEMORANDUM AND OPINION re 22 defendant's motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on June 6, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 06/06/2013)
2013-06-06	27	ORDER denying 22 defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment for the reasons stated in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion. See order for details. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on June 6, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 06/06/2013)
2013-06-10		Set/Reset Deadlines: Renewed Summary Judgment motion due by 8/8/2013. (zmm, ) (Entered: 06/10/2013)
2013-08-07	28	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 08/07/2013)
2013-08-07		MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including August 29, 2013 to file a renewed motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on August 7, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 08/07/2013)
2013-08-07		Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's renewed Summary Judgment motion due by 8/29/2013. (cdw) (Entered: 08/08/2013)
2013-08-28	29	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Haque, Sobia) (Entered: 08/28/2013)
2013-09-09		MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including September 27, 2013 to file a renewed motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 9, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 09/09/2013)
2013-09-10		Set/Reset Deadlines: Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment due by 9/27/2013. (zmm, ) (Entered: 09/10/2013)
2013-09-13	30	NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Kevin Michael Laden on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Sobia Haque (Laden, Kevin) (Entered: 09/13/2013)
2013-09-13	31	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Laden, Kevin) (Entered: 09/13/2013)
2013-09-15		MINUTE ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to File Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is granted; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including November 11, 2013 to file a renewed motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 15, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 09/15/2013)
2013-09-16		Set/Reset Deadlines: Renewed Summary Judgment motion due by 11/11/2013. (zmm, ) (Entered: 09/16/2013)
2013-09-16		MINUTE ORDER: Defendant's counsel is hereby advised that no further extensions of time will be granted, absent extraordinary circumstances. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 16, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 09/16/2013)
2013-10-23	32	MOTION for Extension of Time to file Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Laden, Kevin) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-10-23		MINUTE ORDER granting 32 defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to file Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED, and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including December 2, 2013, to file a renewed motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on October 23, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 10/23/2013)
2013-10-24		Set/Reset Deadlines: Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment due by 12/2/2013. (zmm, ) (Entered: 10/24/2013)
2013-11-01	33	Memorandum in opposition to re 32 MOTION for Extension of Time to file Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (rdj) (Entered: 11/05/2013)
2013-12-02	34	MOTION for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Laden, Kevin) (Entered: 12/02/2013)
2013-12-04	35	Order advising plaintiff to respond or Court may deem matter as conceded re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Plaintiff's response is due by 1/17/2014. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on December 4, 2013. (AG) (Entered: 12/04/2013)
2013-12-04		Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 1/17/2014. (cdw) (Entered: 12/05/2013)
2014-01-14	36	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment by RENE OSWALD COBAR. "Let this be filed" signed by Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle on 01/14/2014 (jf, ) (Entered: 01/15/2014)
2014-01-15		MINUTE ORDER granting 36 plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 34 defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment: it is hereby ORDERED that plaintiff's motion is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's response is due by 2/14/2014. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on January 15, 2014. (AG) (Entered: 01/15/2014)
2014-01-16		Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 2/14/2014. (zmm, ) (Entered: 01/16/2014)
2014-02-18	37	Memorandum in opposition to re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(jf, ) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-02-21	38	REPLY to opposition to motion re 34 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Laden, Kevin) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-03-18	39	NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Timothy E. Broomhead on behalf of U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Substituting for attorney Kevin Laden (Broomhead, Timothy) (Entered: 03/18/2014)
2014-05-02	40	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying without prejudice 34 Defendant's Second Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant's second motion for summary judgment is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Defendant shall produce for the Court's in camera review all agency records that are responsive to plaintiff's request and file a renewed motion for summary judgment on or before June 20, 2014. (See Mem. Op. and Order for details.) Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on May 2, 2014. (lcesh1, ) (Entered: 05/02/2014)
2014-05-05		Set/Reset Deadlines: In-Camera Submission due by 6/20/2014. (zmm, ) (Entered: 05/05/2014)
2014-06-20	41	MOTION for Summary Judgment by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Statement of Facts, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Broomhead, Timothy) (Entered: 06/20/2014)
2014-06-20	42	MOTION to Clarify by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Broomhead, Timothy) (Entered: 06/20/2014)
2014-06-30	43	Order advising plaintiff to respond or Court may deem matter as conceded re 41 motion for summary judgment filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Plaintiff's response is due by July 30, 2014. (See Order for Details.) Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on June 30, 2014. (lcesh1) (Entered: 06/30/2014)
2014-07-01		Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment due by 7/30/2014. (zmm, ) (Entered: 07/01/2014)
2014-07-10	44	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment by RENE OSWALD COBAR (jf, ) (Entered: 07/11/2014)
2014-07-13		MINUTE ORDER granting 44 plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 41 defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment: Upon consideration of plaintiff's motion and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that plaintiff's response to 41 defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due by August 25, 2014. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on July 13, 2014. (AG) (Entered: 07/13/2014)
2014-07-14		Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 8/25/2014. (zmm, ) (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-08-25	45	Memorandum in opposition to re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (rdj) (Entered: 08/26/2014)
2014-08-29	46	REPLY to opposition to motion re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Broomhead, Timothy) (Entered: 08/29/2014)
2014-09-12	47	NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Laura Emily Jennings on behalf of U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Substituting for attorney Timothy Broomhead (Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 09/12/2014)
2014-09-29		MINUTE ORDER granting 42 defendant's Motion to Clarify: Upon consideration of defendant's motion to clarify, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that the Court will conduct its ex parte, in camera review of the withheld records in the present of a DEA Special Agent. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on September 29, 2014. (AG) (Entered: 09/29/2014)
2014-10-03	48	ORDER directing defendant to produce Vaughn index and revised declaration by November 3, 2014, plaintiff to file any supplement to his opposition to defendant's motion for summary judgment by December 1, 2014, and defendant to contact Chambers by no later than December 8, 2014, to arrange for in camera review. See order for details. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on October 3, 2014. (AG, ) (Entered: 10/03/2014)
2014-10-31	49	MOTION for Extension of Time to Comply with Order, ECF No. 48 by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 10/31/2014)
2014-10-31		MINUTE ORDER granting 49 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time to Respond to Order, ECF No. 48, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED; it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including November 24, 2014, to comply with Order ECF No. 48. Counsel for defendant is advised that NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that plaintiff shall have until December 29, 2014, to review the Vaughn index and revised declaration and update his opposition to defendant's motion for summary judgment; and it is further ORDERED that after plaintiff has filed any update to his opposition and no later than January 5, 2015, defendant shall contact Chambers to arrange for in camera review of the withheld records. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on October 31, 2014. (AG) (Entered: 10/31/2014)
2014-11-24	50	NOTICE of Filing of Vaughn Index by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Attachments: # 1 Vaughn Index)(Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24	51	MOTION for Leave to File to submit declaration under seal and ex parte by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24	52	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-25	53	ORDER granting 51 defendant's Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal and granting 52 defendant's Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. See order for details. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on November 25, 2014. (AG) (Entered: 11/25/2014)
2014-11-25	54	SEALED DOCUMENT filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf, ) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-11-26		Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant to prepare and file redacted version of its updated declaration and serve a copy on plaintiff by 12/8/2014. Updated Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 1/9/2015. (zmm, ) (Entered: 11/26/2014)
2014-12-08	55	NOTICE OF FILING REDACTED DOCUMENT by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (The original PDF Document contained privacy information and was restricted pursuant to the E-Government Act.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 12/08/2014)
2014-12-29	56	MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment by RENE OSWALD COBAR (jf, ) (Entered: 01/05/2015)
2015-01-05	57	ORDER granting 56 plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 41 defendant's MOTION for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's response is due by 2/9/2015. See order for details. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on January 5, 2015. (AG) (Entered: 01/05/2015)
2015-01-09		Set/Reset Deadlines as to 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Response due by 2/9/2015. (zmm, ) (Entered: 01/09/2015)
2015-01-12	58	RESPONSE re 55 NOTICE OF FILING REDACTED DOCUMENT filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (jf, ) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
2015-02-02	59	RESPONSE re 55 NOTICE OF FILING REDACTED DOCUMENT filed by RENE OSWALD COBAR. (jf, ) (Entered: 02/04/2015)
2015-02-12	60	MOTION for Extension of Time to file Reply by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 02/12/2015)
2015-02-12		IN CAMERA REVIEW: On February 12, 2015, the Court conducted its in camera review of the withheld records. (zmm, ) Modified on 2/13/2015 to correct filing date (zmm, ). (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-02-13		MINUTE ORDER granting 60 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of Defendant's Motion for an Enlargement of Time, the merits therein, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant shall have up to and including February 19, 2015, to file an update to its reply in support of its motion for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on February 13, 2015. (AG) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-02-13		Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's update to its reply in support of its motion for summary judgment due by 2/19/2015. (zmm, ) (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-02-19	61	REPLY to opposition to motion re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Jennings, Laura) (Entered: 02/19/2015)
2015-02-27	62	MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on February 27, 2015. (AG) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-02-27	63	ORDER granting in part and denying in part 41 defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; granting in part plaintiff's motion for release of records; and ordering defendant to produce certain redacted records to plaintiff by March 13, 2015. See order for details. This is a final, appealable order. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on February 27, 2015. (AG) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-03-02		Set/Reset Deadlines: DEA to produce to plaintiff redacted copies of confidential source agreements by 3/13/2015. (zmm, ) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-16	64	Mail Returned as undeliverable. Sent to Renee Oswald Cobar #52175-054, FCI, P.O. Box 5000, Oakdale, LA, 71463; Type of Document Returned: 62 Memorandum Opinion and 63 Order; Resent to new address: Federal Transfer Center, P.O. Box 898801, Oklahoma City, OK 73189. (zmm, ) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
2015-03-26	65	NOTICE of Appearance by Rafique Omar Anderson on behalf of U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Anderson, Rafique) (Entered: 03/26/2015)
2015-03-26	66	MOTION for Extension of Time to OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE FOR STAY by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Anderson, Rafique) (Entered: 03/26/2015)
2015-03-27		MINUTE ORDER granting 66 Motion for Extension of Time: UPON CONSIDERATION of the Defendant's motion for an enlargement of time or, in the alternative, for a stay, the memorandum of points and authorities submitted in support thereof, applicable legal authorities, and the entire record herein, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion for an extension of time is GRANTED; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that the time for Defendant to comply with the Court's Order entered on February 27, 2015 in the above-captioned case is extended to and including May 8, 2015, or if a timely notice of appeal is filed, 10 days after a resolution of all appellate proceedings. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on March 27, 2015. (AG) (Entered: 03/27/2015)
2015-03-30		Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant to comply with the Court's 2/27/2015 Order by 5/8/2015. (zmm, ) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-04-01	67	Letter from Rene Cobar. "Let this be filed" signed by Judge Ellen S. Huvelle on 03/31/2015 (jf, ) (Entered: 04/01/2015)
2015-04-03	68	NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 63 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment, by RENE OSWALD COBAR. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (jf, ) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
2015-04-07	69	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Fee remains to be paid and another notice will be transmitted when the fee has been paid in the District Court re 68 Notice of Appeal. (jf, ) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
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