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Case TitleSIMON v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2016cv00671
Date Filed2016-04-05
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffJAMES A. SIMON
Case DescriptionJames Simon, a federal prisoner, submitted multiple FOIA requests to the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys for records about himself, his deceased wife, and DOJ prosecutions. After contacting the agency several times about his requests, the agency indicated his requests were too vague. After attempting to clarify the requests, Simon still had not received a response from the agency and filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS
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Opinion/Order [29]
FOIA Project Annotation: Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that EOUSA may consolidate James Simon's 61 requests for records about the prosecution of him and his wife for tax evasion. Simon insisted the agency was required to respond to the requests individually. Siding with the agency, Mehta noted that "plaintiff has cited no authority for the proposition that a court can dictate the manner of an agency's search when as here, a requester makes dozens of related FOIA requests. FOIA merely requires an agency to conduct a search for responsive records that is 'reasonably calculated to discover the requested document.'" He explained that "the court will not 'micromanage' Defendant's ongoing search for responsive recordsâ€"the agency is responsible in the first instance for crafting the methods needed to identify and produce responsive records, subject only to future judicial review upon a motion for summary judgment. Furthermore, Defendant's regulations permit it to aggregate FOIA requests in circumstances like those present here. Plaintiff has offered no valid basis for the court to 'second guess' Defendant's decision to invoke that authority here."
Issues: Request - Perfected request
User-contributed Documents
 Exhibit 1 to Motion to Require Individual Processing of Requests
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Exhibit70 to Motion to Require Individual Processing of Requests
Motion to Require EOUSA Individual Process Requests
Docket Events (Hide)
Date FiledDoc #Docket Text

2016-04-051COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 4616076991) filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(zrdj) (Entered: 04/11/2016)
2016-04-08SUMMONS (3) Issued as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (zrdj) (Entered: 04/11/2016)
2016-05-232NOTICE of Appearance by Johnny Hillary Walker, III on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 05/23/2016)
2016-06-133ANSWER to 1 Complaint by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 06/13/2016)
2016-06-144ORDER directing the parties to meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before July 1, 2016. The Status Report should address, among other things: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force, 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Please see the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/14/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/14/2016)
2016-06-14Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Joint Status Report due by 7/1/2016. (cdw) (Entered: 06/14/2016)
2016-06-205MOTION to Modify the Court's June 14, 2016, Order by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 06/20/2016)
2016-06-21MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Defendant's Motion to Amend the Court's June 14, 2016, Order. In preparing and filing the Status Report discussed in the court's 4 June 14, 2016, Order, Defendant need not meet and confer with Plaintiff nor need it file the Status Report jointly on behalf of both parties. Defendant shall comply with the court's 4 June 14, 2016, Order in all other respects. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/21/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/21/2016)
2016-07-016STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 07/01/2016)
2016-07-057ORDER directing Defendant to file another Status Report on or before August 30, 2016, which notifies the court of Plaintiff's response to Defendant's June 23, 2016, Letter. If appropriate, the Status Report should also notify the court of whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, propose a briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/05/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/05/2016)
2016-07-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Status Report due by 8/30/2016 (mac) (Entered: 07/05/2016)
2016-07-058STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (zrdj) (Entered: 07/07/2016)
2016-07-149OBJECTION re 6 Status Report filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (zrdj) (Entered: 07/18/2016)
2016-07-2510NOTICE of Change of Address by JAMES A. SIMON (td) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
2016-07-27MINUTE ORDER: Based on Plaintiff's Objection to Status Report filed on July 14, 2016, ECF No. 9, it appears that Plaintiff objects to prepayment of duplication costs and does not wish to reformulate or withdraw his FOIA requests. Defendant shall file a status report no later than August 10, 2016, advising the court how it intends to proceed in this matter. The status report due on August 30, 2016, is hereby vacated. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/27/2016. (lcapm1) (Entered: 07/27/2016)
2016-07-27Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 8/10/2016. (cdw) (Entered: 07/28/2016)
2016-08-1011STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 08/10/2016)
2016-08-1112ORDER: In light of 11 Defendant's Status Report, Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before September 9, 2016. See the attached Order for additional details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/11/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 08/11/2016)
2016-08-11Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Subsequent Status Report due by 9/9/2016. (mac) (Entered: 08/11/2016)
2016-09-0913STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 09/09/2016)
2016-09-0914NOTICE of Filing Exhibit by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS re 13 Status Report (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Defendant's Status Report Dated September 9, 2016, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 09/09/2016)
2016-09-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of 13 the Defendant's Status Report, the Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report advising the court of progress and suggesting next steps on or before October 10, 2016. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/12/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/12/2016)
2016-09-12Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 10/10/2016. (cdw) (Entered: 09/13/2016)
2016-10-0715STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 10/07/2016)
2016-10-12MINUTE ORDER: In light of 15 the Defendant's Status Report, the Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report advising the court of progress and suggesting next steps on or before November 7, 2016. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/12/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 10/12/2016)
2016-10-12Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 11/7/2016. (cdw) (Entered: 10/13/2016)
2016-11-0716STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 11/07/2016)
2016-11-07MINUTE ORDER: In light of 16 the Defendant's Status Report, the Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before January 6, 2017, advising the court as to (1) the number of potentially responsive pages resulting from the search described in paragraph 6 of 16 Defendant's Status Report filed on November 7, 2016, (2) a proposed schedule for production of such records, and (3) an estimated date for completing the production. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/07/2016. (lcapm2) (Entered: 11/07/2016)
2016-11-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Status Report due by 1/6/2017 (mac) (Entered: 11/08/2016)
2017-01-0617STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 01/06/2017)
2017-01-09MINUTE ORDER: In light of 17 Defendant's Status Report, Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before April 10, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/09/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/09/2017)
2017-01-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant Status Report due by 4/10/2017. (mac) (Entered: 01/09/2017)
2017-01-1118MOTION to Process Requests Individually by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 thru 35, # 2 Exhibit 36 thru 70, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(zrdj) (Entered: 01/13/2017)
2017-01-1319Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 18 MOTION to Process Requests Individually by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Walker, Johnny) (Entered: 01/13/2017)
2017-01-17MINUTE ORDER granting 19 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion. Defendant's Response shall be due on or before February 20, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/17/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/17/2017)
2017-01-1820NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Melanie Dyani Hendry on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS Substituting for attorney Johnny Walker (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 01/18/2017)
2017-02-1321MOTION for CM/ECF Password by JAMES A. SIMON (zrdj) (Entered: 02/15/2017)
2017-02-17MINUTE ORDER denying without prejudice 21 Plaintiff's Motion for CM/ECF Password. As Plaintiff's Motion does not comply with Local Civil Rule 5.4(b), his Motion is denied without prejudice (meaning he can file another motion asking for permission to file and have access to the court's electronic docket, but such motion must comply with the local rule). Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/17/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 02/17/2017)
2017-02-2122Memorandum in opposition to re 18 MOTION to Process Requests Individually filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 02/21/2017)
2017-02-2423MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zrdj) (Entered: 03/01/2017)
2017-03-0324Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/03/2017)
2017-03-03MINUTE ORDER granting 24 Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant's Opposition to 23 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment shall be filed on or before March 20, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 03/03/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 03/03/2017)
2017-03-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Opposition To 23 Plaintiff's Motion For Summary Judgment due by 3/20/2017. (mac) (Entered: 03/06/2017)
2017-03-0625REPLY to opposition to motion re 18 MOTION to Process Requests Individually filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (zrdj) (Entered: 03/08/2017)
2017-03-2026RESPONSE re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/20/2017)
2017-04-0327REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (zrdj) (Entered: 04/05/2017)
2017-04-0628STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 04/06/2017)
2017-04-2629MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying 18 Plaintiff's Motion to Process Requests Individually and 23 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment. See the attached Memorandum Opinion and Order for further details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 04/26/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/26/2017)
2017-06-2630NOTICE by JAMES A. SIMON (jf) (Entered: 06/27/2017)
2017-06-28MINUTE ORDER directing Defendant to file a Status Report no later than July 5, 2017, updating the court on the status of Plaintiff's FOIA requests. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/28/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/28/2017)
2017-06-28Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 7/5/2017. (cdw) (Entered: 06/29/2017)
2017-06-2931STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David Luczynski)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 06/29/2017)
2017-07-03MINUTE ORDER: In light of 31 Defendant's Status Report, Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before July 19, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/03/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/03/2017)
2017-07-03Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 7/19/2017. (cdw) (Entered: 07/03/2017)
2017-07-1932STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 07/19/2017)
2017-07-20MINUTE ORDER: In light of 32 Defendant's Status Report, Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before September 19, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/20/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/20/2017)
2017-07-20Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 9/19/2017. (zcdw) (Entered: 07/24/2017)
2017-09-1933STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 09/19/2017)
2017-09-29MINUTE ORDER: In light of 33 Defendant's Status Report, Defendant shall submit a subsequent Status Report on or before October 31, 2017. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/29/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
2017-09-29Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Defendant's Status Report due by 10/31/2017. (zcdw) (Entered: 09/29/2017)
2017-10-3134STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 10/31/2017)
2017-11-02MINUTE ORDER. In light of Defendant's 34 Status Report, Defendant shall meet and confer with Plaintiff in the next 45 days to determine whether summary judgment briefing will be necessary in this case. Defendant shall notify the court of the status of the matter on or before December 18, 2017, and, if necessary propose briefing schedule for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/2/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 11/02/2017)
2017-12-1835STATUS REPORT and Proposed Briefing Schedule by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-1836ORDER entering the briefing schedule proposed in the parties' 35 Joint Status Report. The schedule for further proceedings in this matter is as follows: (1) Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before February 23, 2018; (2) Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before March 23, 2018; (3) Defendant's Reply in Support of Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before April 24, 2018; and (4) Plaintiff's Reply is due on or before May 15, 2018. See the attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/18/2017. (lcapm2) (Entered: 12/18/2017)
2017-12-18Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Summary Judgment motion due by 2/23/2018. Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 3/23/2018. Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 4/24/2018. Cross Motion due by 3/23/2018. Response to Cross Motion due by 4/24/2018. Reply to Cross Motion due by 5/15/2018. (zcdw) (Entered: 12/19/2017)
2017-12-2637MOTION for Declaratory Ruling, Second MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION Injunctive Relief and Request for Order Requiring Request Receipt Acknowledgment and Tracking Number Assignment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(jf) . (Entered: 12/28/2017)
2017-12-2938Letter from James A. Simon. "Let This Be Filed" Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/29/2017 (jf) (Entered: 01/03/2018)
2018-01-03MINUTE ORDER. The court will hold a telephonic Status Conference on January 9, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 10. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/3/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/03/2018)
2018-01-03Set/Reset Hearings: Telephonic Status Conference set for 1/9/2018 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (mac) (Entered: 01/03/2018)
2018-01-09Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amit P. Mehta: Telephone Conference held on 1/9/2018. (Court Reporter William Zaremba.) (jl) (Entered: 01/09/2018)
2018-02-2239MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Motion by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 02/22/2018)
2018-02-2340Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Motion by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 02/23/2018)
2018-02-23MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 40 Amended Consent Motion for Extension of Time. The schedule for further proceedings in this matter now is as follows: (1) Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before March 23, 2018; (2) Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before April 23, 2018; (3) Defendant's Reply in Support of Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiffs Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before May 24, 2018; and (4) Plaintiff's Reply is due on or before June 15, 2018. In light of the granting of Defendant's 40 Amended Consent Motion, the court denies as moot Defendant's 39 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 2/23/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 02/23/2018)
2018-03-2241Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Summary Judgment Motion by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/22/2018)
2018-03-2342Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motion for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 03/23/2018)
2018-03-23MINUTE ORDER granting Defendant's 42 Amended Consent Motion for Extension of Time. The schedule for further proceedings in this matter is as follows: (1) Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before March 30, 2018; (2) Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion and Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before May 14, 2018; (3) Defendant's Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before June 14, 2018; and (4) Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Opposition to Plaintiff's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment is due on or before July 6, 2018. Accordingly, Defendant's 41 Consent Motion for Extension of Time is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 3/23/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 03/23/2018)
2018-03-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment due by 3/30/2018. Plaintiff's Opposition To Defendant's Motion And Plaintiff's Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment due by 5/14/2018. Defendant's Reply To Plaintiff's Opposition To Defendant's Motion For Summary Judgment and Defendant's Opposition To Plaintiff's Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment due by 6/14/2018. Plaintiff's Reply To Defendant Opposition To Plaintiff's Cross-Motion For Summary Judgment due by 7/6/2018. (mac) (Entered: 03/26/2018)
2018-03-3043MOTION for Summary Judgment by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration of David Luczynski, # 3 Declaration of AUSA Jesse Barrett, # 4 Declaration of Carmen M. Banerjee, # 5 Declaration of Alexis K. Chancellor, # 6 Declaration of Phillip H. Hatcher)(Hendry, Melanie)Modified on 5/22/2018 (zrdj). (Entered: 03/30/2018)
2018-04-0244ORDER advising Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's 43 Motion for Summary Judgment by May 14, 2018, or risk dismissal of the case. See the attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/2/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/02/2018)
2018-04-02Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Response to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 5/14/2018. (zcdw) (Entered: 04/04/2018)
2018-04-2045NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Brian McClanahan on behalf of JAMES A. SIMON (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 04/20/2018)
2018-05-1146Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 05/11/2018)
2018-05-14MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 46 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is now due on or before June 13, 2018, and Defendant's Reply is due on or before July 13, 2018. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 5/11/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 05/14/2018)
2018-05-14Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment due by 6/13/2018, Defendant's Reply due by 7/13/2018. (zjd) (Entered: 05/15/2018)
2018-06-1147Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 06/11/2018)
2018-06-1448MOTION for Status Conference by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - McClanahan-Hendry email, # 2 Exhibit B - Hendry-McClanahan email, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 06/14/2018)
2018-06-15MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 48 Motion for Status Conference. The court will hold a Status Conference on June 29, 2018, at 2 p.m., in Courtroom 10. If, because of a scheduling conflict, counsel are unable to participate at this date and time, the parties shall confer about their mutual availability and contact chambers at (202) 354-3250 with two proposed dates and times for rescheduling. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/15/2018. (lcapm2) Modified on 6/15/2018 (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/15/2018)
2018-06-15Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 6/29/2018 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (ldc) (Entered: 06/15/2018)
2018-06-19MINUTE ORDER. The court will hold a Status Conference in this matter on June 27, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10. The Status Conference previously scheduled for June 29, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., is hereby vacated. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/19/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/19/2018)
2018-06-19Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 6/27/2018 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zjd) (Entered: 06/20/2018)
2018-06-27Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amit P. Mehta: Status Conference held on 6/27/2018, Plaintiff's Cross Motion and Opposition due by 7/13/2018. Defendant's Reply and Opposition due by 8/14/2018. Plaintiff's Reply due by 8/31/2018. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (zjd) Modified court reporter on 1/10/2019 (zjd). (Entered: 06/28/2018)
2018-07-02MINUTE ORDER denying Plaintiff's 37 Request for Declaratory Ruling, Second Motion for Summary Judgment, Request for Order Requiring Acknowledgment and Tracking Number Assignment, and Request for Injunctive Relief as prematurely filed. Plaintiff now has counsel and can make the arguments raised in his Motion in his Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment. Furthermore, Plaintiff's 47 Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time Within Which to File His Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is granted. The schedule for summary judgment briefing shall be as set during the Status Conference held on June 27, 2018. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/2/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/02/2018)
2018-07-1349Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/13/2018)
2018-07-16MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff's 49 Consent Motion for Enlargement of Time Within Which to File His Opposition to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Plaintiff's Opposition now is due on or before July 18, 2018. The court denies the parties' request to move the other deadlines for briefing in this case. Those deadlines shall remain as set during the June 27, 2018, Status Conference. Plaintiff brought this case more than two years ago and in that time the parties have asked for, and received, numerous extensions of time. At the hearing held on June 27, 2018, the court set the schedule specifically requested by the parties. The court also advised the parties that briefing needed to be completed by the end of August for calendar management purposes. The additional week the parties request would take the schedule beyond the agreed-upon end date for briefing. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the court will deny any additional extensions. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/16/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/16/2018)
2018-07-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff's Opposition due by 7/18/2018. (zjd) (Entered: 07/17/2018)
2018-07-1950Memorandum in opposition to re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Request No. D15-1, # 2 Exhibit B - Request excerpts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/19/2018)
2018-07-1951MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Request No. D15-1, # 2 Exhibit B - Request excerpts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/19/2018)
2018-07-1952Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nunc Pro Tunc) by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/19/2018)
2018-07-24MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiff's 52 Nunc Pro Tunc Consent Motion for Brief Enlargement of Time. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/24/2018. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/24/2018)
2018-08-1453REPLY to opposition to motion re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Han Huang, # 2 Supplemental Declaration of David Luczynski)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 08/14/2018)
2018-08-1454RESPONSE re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts, # 2 Declaration of Han Huang, # 3 Supplemental Declaration of David Luczynski)(Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 08/14/2018)
2018-08-3155REPLY to opposition to motion re 51 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 09/01/2018)
2018-09-0156SURREPLY to re 43 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 09/01/2018)
2018-09-0157Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 09/01/2018)
2019-01-15MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall appear for a hearing in this matter on January 31, 2019, at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 10. The court will hear from the parties on their pending motions for summary judgment. In the event Department of Justice of operations remain unfunded as that date approaches, the court will continue the hearing. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/15/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 01/15/2019)
2019-01-15Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/31/2019 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zjd) (Entered: 01/16/2019)
2019-01-2958MOTION to Continue Hearing Scheduled for January 31, 2019 at 2:30 pm by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 01/29/2019)
2019-01-29MINUTE ORDER granting 58 Defendant's Motion to Continue Hearing. The hearing scheduled for January 31, 2019, is now vacated. The hearing is re-scheduled to Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 10. The court will hear from the parties on their pending motions for summary judgment. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/29/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 01/29/2019)
2019-01-29Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 2/14/2019 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 10 before Judge Amit P. Mehta. (zjd) (Entered: 02/01/2019)
2019-02-14MINUTE ORDER. For the reasons stated at the hearing held on this date, 43 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment, 51 Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and 57 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply are denied. The parties shall submit a Joint Status Report on April 5, 2019. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 02/14/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 02/14/2019)
2019-02-14Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amit P. Mehta: Motion Hearing on 43 and 51 Motions for Summary Judgment held on 2/14/2019. Joint Status Report due by 4/5/2019. (Court Reporter: William Zaremba) (zjd) (Entered: 02/20/2019)
2019-04-0559Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 04/05/2019)
2019-04-09MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by May 3, 2019, which updates the court on their efforts to identify and produce responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/9/2019. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/09/2019)
2019-04-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/3/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 04/09/2019)
2019-05-0160Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 05/01/2019)
2019-05-09MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by May 10, 2019, which updates the court on their plan for future proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 5/9/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 05/09/2019)
2019-05-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/10/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
2019-05-1061Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
2019-05-10MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by May 17, 2019, which updates the court on their plan for future proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 5/10/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 05/10/2019)
2019-05-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/17/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 05/13/2019)
2019-05-1762Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 05/17/2019)
2019-05-21MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by June 21, 2019, which updates the court on their plan for future proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/21/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 05/21/2019)
2019-05-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/21/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 05/21/2019)
2019-06-2163Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 06/21/2019)
2019-06-21MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 22, 2019. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/21/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 06/21/2019)
2019-06-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/22/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 06/25/2019)
2019-07-2264Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Hendry, Melanie) (Entered: 07/22/2019)
2019-07-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by August 30, 2019, regarding the results of Defendant's search. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 07/24/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 07/24/2019)
2019-07-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/30/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 07/24/2019)
2019-07-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/30/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 07/24/2019)
2019-08-0765NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by John Moustakas on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS Substituting for attorney Melanie Hendry (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 08/07/2019)
2019-08-2966Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 08/29/2019)
2019-08-30MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 30, 2019, regarding the results of Defendant's search. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/30/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 08/30/2019)
2019-08-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/30/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 08/30/2019)
2019-09-0367ERRATA re August 29, 2019, Joint Status Report (ECF#66) by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/03/2019)
2019-09-0368Joint STATUS REPORT (Corrected) by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/03/2019)
2019-09-05MINUTE ORDER. As previously discussed, the parties shall file their next Joint Status Report by September 30, 2019. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 09/05/2019. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/05/2019)
2019-09-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 9/30/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 09/06/2019)
2019-09-3069Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/30/2019)
2019-10-03MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 31, 2019, which updates the court on Defendant's processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/03/2019. (lcapm2) (Entered: 10/03/2019)
2019-10-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 10/31/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 10/04/2019)
2019-11-05MINUTE ORDER. Per the court's Minute Order entered on October 3, 2019, the parties were to have filed an additional Joint Status Report by October 31, 2019. They did not do so. The parties shall file the overdue Joint Status Report by November 8, 2019. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/05/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 11/05/2019)
2019-11-05Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 11/8/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 11/06/2019)
2019-11-0870Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 11/08/2019)
2019-11-12MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by December 9, 2019, which updates the court on Defendant's processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/12/2019. (lcapm3) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
2019-11-12Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/9/2019. (zjd) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
2019-12-1071Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-10MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 15, 2020, which updates the court on Defendant's processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/10/2019. (lcapm2) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2019-12-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/15/2020. (zjd) (Entered: 12/10/2019)
2020-01-21MINUTE ORDER. Per the Minute Order entered on December 10, 2019, the parties were to have filed a Joint Status Report by January 15, 2020. They failed to do so. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by January 24, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/21/2020. (lcapm3) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-01-21Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/24/2020. (zjd) (Entered: 01/21/2020)
2020-01-2472Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 01/24/2020)
2020-01-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by March 27, 2020, and every 60 days thereafter, which updates the court on the processing of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/24/2020. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/24/2020)
2020-01-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 3/27/2020. (zjd) (Entered: 01/27/2020)
2020-03-2773Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 03/27/2020)
2020-06-02MINUTE ORDER. The parties were to have filed a Joint Status Report by May 27, 2020, but failed to do so. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by June 5, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/02/2020. (lcapm2) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-06-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/27/2020. (zjd) (Entered: 06/02/2020)
2020-06-0574Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 06/05/2020)
2020-07-2775Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
2020-09-2576STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/25/2020)
2020-11-1277TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING PROCEEDINGS before Judge Amit P. Mehta held on February 14, 2019; Page Numbers: 1-48. Date of Issuance: November 12, 2020. Court Reporter/Transcriber: William Zaremba; Telephone number: (202) 354-3249. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, PDF or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 12/3/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/13/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/10/2021.(wz). (Main Document 77 replaced on 12/11/2020) (zeg). (Entered: 11/12/2020)
2020-11-2478Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by JAMES A. SIMON (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 11/24/2020)
2020-11-27MINUTE ORDER granting 78 Joint Motion for Enlargement of Time Within Which to File Joint Status Report. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report on or before December 1, 2020. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 11/27/2020. (lcapm2) (Entered: 11/27/2020)
2020-11-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 12/1/2020. (zjd) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
2020-12-0179Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 12/01/2020)
2020-12-02MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file their next Joint Status Report by February 1, 2021, and every 60 days thereafter. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/2/2020. (lcapm2) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/1/2021. (zjd) Modified on 12/7/2020 (lcamp2) (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2020-12-02ENTERED IN ERROR.....Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 2/1/2020. (zjd) Modified as duplicate entry on 12/2/2020 (zjd). (Entered: 12/02/2020)
2021-02-0280Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-04-15MINUTE ORDER. The parties were to have filed an additional Joint Status Report by April 5, 2021, but failed to do so. The parties shall file such report by April 22, 2021. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/15/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/15/2021)
2021-04-2281Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 04/22/2021)
2021-04-24MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by July 21, 2021, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/24/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/24/2021)
2021-07-2182Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 07/21/2021)
2021-07-22MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by October 19, 2021, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/22/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/22/2021)
2021-10-1983Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 10/19/2021)
2021-10-20MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by January 17, 2022, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/20/2021. (lcapm2) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2022-01-1884Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 01/18/2022)
2022-01-19MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall submit an additional Joint Status Report by April 18, 2022, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records, and every 90 days thereafter until the production is complete. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/19/2022. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/19/2022)
2022-04-1985ENTERED IN ERROR.....Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) Modified on 4/19/2022 (zeg). (Entered: 04/19/2022)
2022-04-19NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 85 Status Report. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect document or case. Please refile. (zeg) (Entered: 04/19/2022)
2022-04-19MINUTE ORDER. The parties erroneously filed a Joint Status Report for a different case on this docket. ECF No. 85 (Joint Status Report in Zaleshchuk v. USCIS, 20-cv-2938 (DLF) (D.D.C.)). The parties shall file a Joint Status Report updating the court about this case by April 21, 2022. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/19/2022. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/19/2022)
2022-04-2086Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 04/20/2022)
2022-04-21MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 18, 2022, and every 60 days thereafter, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/21/2022. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/21/2022)
2022-07-1887Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 07/18/2022)
2022-09-19MINUTE ORDER. The parties last filed a Joint Status Report in this case on July 18, 2022. Per the Minute Order entered on January 24, 2020, requiring the filing of a Joint Status Report every 60 days, the parties were to have filed their next report by September 16, 2022, but they did not do so. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by September 23, 2022. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/19/2022. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-09-2388Joint STATUS REPORT by JAMES A. SIMON. (McClanahan, Kelly) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
2022-09-23MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by November 22, 2022 and every 60 days thereafter, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/23/2022. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/23/2022)
2022-11-2289Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
2022-11-2290ERRATA by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Corrected Joint Status Report for Filing)(Moustakas, John) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
2023-01-2491Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
2023-03-2792Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 03/27/2023)
2023-05-2293Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 05/22/2023)
2023-05-25MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by September 20, 2023, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 5/25/2023. (lcapm2) (Entered: 05/25/2023)
2023-09-2094Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Moustakas, John) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2023-09-21MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 18, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 9/21/23. (lcapm2) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-12-2895NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Joseph F. Carilli, Jr on behalf of UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS Substituting for attorney John Moustakas (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
2024-01-1896Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
2024-01-19MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by April 17, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/19/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 01/19/2024)
2024-04-1797Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 04/17/2024)
2024-04-18MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by July 17, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. The court expects the parties to make substantial progress towards resolving this matter. It has been pending now for over eight years, and at some point, the litigation either needs to end or move to summary judgment briefing. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 4/18/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
2024-04-23Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/17/2024. (zgf) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
2024-07-1798Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS. (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 07/17/2024)
2024-07-18MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 17, 2024. Defendant shall complete all additional reviews of grand jury records, process those materials, and produce any additional Vaughn indexes by no later than September 17, 2024. The court will set a briefing schedule after the next Joint Status Report unless the parties advise that they are likely to resolve this matter in short order. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 7/18/24. (lcapm2) (Entered: 07/18/2024)
2024-07-24Set/Reset Deadlines: Indexes due by 9/17/2024. Joint Status Report due by 10/17/2024 (zakb) (Entered: 07/24/2024)
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