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Case TitleAdvocates for the West, Inc. v. United States Department of Justice
DistrictDistrict of Idaho
CityDatabaseVersion 6.1.2 Boise - Southern
Case Number1:2017cv00423
Date Filed2017-10-12
Date Closed2018-08-06
JudgeJudge David C. Nye
PlaintiffAdvocates for the West, Inc.
Case DescriptionAdvocates for the West submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Justice for records concerning legal advice provided by the Office of Legal Counsel pertaining to the president's authority to designate, withdraw, expand, or modify national monuments under the Antiquities Act. The agency responded by disclosing 65 pages, but withheld 12 documents under Exemption 5 (privileges). Advocates for the West filed an administrative appeal of the denial. The agency upheld its denial on appeal. Advocates for the West then filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUnited States Department of Justice a Department of the United States
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2017-10-121COMPLAINT against United States Department of Justice ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0976-1646873.), filed by Advocates for the West, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(Tucci, Todd)
2017-10-122Summons Issued as to United States Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Print attached Summons for service.) (Attachments: # 1 Summons U.S. Attorney)(cjs)
2017-11-153ANSWER to 1 Complaint by United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Woychick, Nicholas)
2017-11-174NOTICE of Availability of Magistrate Judge and Requirement for Consent sent to counsel for Advocates for the West, Inc., United States Department of Justice re 3 Answer to Complaint, 1 Complaint Consent/Objection to Magistrate due by 1/16/2018. (cjs)
2017-11-17NOTICE: Pursuant to FRCP 7.1 you are required to file a Corporate Disclosure Statement with the Clerk's Office. You can do this by choosing the category Other Documents, then select Corporate Disclosure Statement. (cjs)
2017-11-215Corporate Disclosure Statement by Advocates for the West, Inc.. (Lucas, Laurence)
2017-11-286LITIGATION ORDER AND NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE - Case Management deadline set for 1/16/2018 for joint Litigation Plan and Discovery Plan. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/23/2018 09:00 AM before Judge David C. Nye. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (cjs)
2017-12-137Docket entry only - CONSENT to Magistrate Judge filed. (cjs) (Entered: 12/14/2017)
2018-01-058MOTION for Summary Judgment Todd C Tucci appearing for Plaintiff Advocates for the West, Inc.. Responses due by 1/26/2018 (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiff's Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Fact, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration of Todd C. Tucci, # 4 Exhibit 1-4 to the Declaration of Todd C. Tucci)(Tucci, Todd)
2018-01-17The 60 day deadline has expired. Case will remain with District Judge. No more notice of availability will be sent out. Consent deadline(s) termed. (cjs)
2018-01-189SCHEDULING CONFERENCE FORM - LITIGATION PLAN by Advocates for the West, Inc.. (Tucci, Todd)
2018-01-2210ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATED LITIGATION PLAN. DOJ's response brief to Advocates motion for summary judgment and its cross motion for summary judgment due by 2/9/2018. Advocates' final reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment and in response to DOJs summary judgment motion due by 3/9/2018. DOJ's final reply brief in support of its motion for summary judgment will due by 3/23/2018. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (st)
2018-01-22Set/Reset Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Responses due by 2/9/2018. Replies due by 3/9/2018. (Per Order, dkt #10)(st)
2018-02-0911RESPONSE to Motion re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Justice. Replies due by 2/23/2018.(Woychick, Nicholas)
2018-02-0912MOTION for Summary Judgment Nicholas J Woychick appearing for Defendant United States Department of Justice. Responses due by 3/2/2018 (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration of Paul P. Colborn, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D)(Woychick, Nicholas)
2018-02-12Reset Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Replies due by 3/9/2018. Pursuant to Order Dkt. 10 . (cjs)
2018-02-12Reset Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 3/9/2018. Pursuant to Order Dkt. 10 . (cjs)
2018-03-0513Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment Todd C Tucci appearing for Plaintiff Advocates for the West, Inc.. Responses due by 3/26/2018 (Tucci, Todd)
2018-03-0614ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND SUMMARY JUDGMENT BRIEFING DEADLINES granting 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff Advocates for the Wests reply brief in support of its Motion for SummaryJudgment and in response to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgment shall befiled on or before 3/30/2018; and Defendant U.S. Department of Justices reply brief in support of its Cross Motion for Summary Judgment shall be filed on or before 4/20/2018. ( 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment Replies due by 3/30/2018.) Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (cjs) (Entered: 03/07/2018)
2018-03-07Reset Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 3/30/2018. Replies due by 4/20/2018. Pursuant to Order Dkt. 14 . (cjs)
2018-03-3015REPLY to Response to Motion re 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Advocates for the West, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 2d Tucci Dec, # 2 2d Tucci Dec Ex 1)(Lucas, Laurence)
2018-03-3016MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Advocates for the West, Inc.. Replies due by 4/13/2018. (Attachments: # 1 2d Tucci Dec, # 2 2d Tucci Dec Ex 1)(Lucas, Laurence)
2018-04-03Reset Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Replies due by 4/20/2018. Pursuant to Order Dkt. 14 . (cjs)
2018-04-0917DOCKET ENTRY NOTICE of Hearing on 8 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Hearing set for 6/5/2018 at 02:00 PM in Boise - Courtroom 1 before Judge David C. Nye. (ab)
2018-04-2018REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Second Declaration of Paul P. Colborn, # 2 Appendix)(Woychick, Nicholas)
2018-05-2419NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Stellberg on behalf of Advocates for the West, Inc. (Stellberg, Sarah)
2018-06-0520Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge David C. Nye: Motion Hearing held on 6/5/2018 re 12 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by United States Department of Justice, 8 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Advocates for the West, Inc. Matters are deemed UNDER ADVISEMENT and the Court will issue a Written Decision. (Court Reporter/ESR Pamela Fulwyler.) Audio File Location Boise - Courtroom 1. (paf)
2018-08-0621MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Department of Justices Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. 12 ) is GRANTED . 2. Advocates for the Wests Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. 8 ) is DENIED . 3. The Court will enter a separate Judgment in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 58. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (cjs)
2018-08-0622JUDGMENT - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that judgment be entered in favor of Defendant, and this case closed. Signed by Judge David C. Nye. (caused to be mailed to non Registered Participants at the addresses listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) by (cjs)
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