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Case TitleMUSLIM ADVOCATES v. UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2019cv02396
Date Filed2019-08-08
Date Closed2021-10-28
JudgeJudge Dabney L. Friedrich
PlaintiffMUSLIM ADVOCATES
Case DescriptionMuslim Advocates submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning the processing and revocation of Trusted Traveler credentials. Muslim Advocates also requested expedited processing. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request, but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Muslim Advocates filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2019-08-081COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES CUSTOM AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-6309001) filed by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons - United States Custom And Border Protection, # 5 Summons - United States Attorney's Office, District Of Columbia, # 6 Summons - United States Attorney General)(Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-082LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-083NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. Case related to Case No. 1:17-cv-00820. (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-084MOTION To Use P.O. Box In Complaint Caption re 1 Complaint, by MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-08Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zeg) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-085SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zeg) (Entered: 08/08/2019)
2019-08-126RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 08/12/2019. (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/12/2019)
2019-08-127RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 8/12/2019 (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/12/2019)
2019-08-128RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 8/12/2019. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/11/2019. (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/12/2019)
2019-08-299NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Leviss on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Leviss, David) (Entered: 08/29/2019)
2019-08-2910NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MUSLIM ADVOCATES. Attorney Sara S. Zdeb terminated. (Zdeb, Sara) (Entered: 08/29/2019)
2019-10-1111ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION.(Mauler, Daniel) (Entered: 10/11/2019)
2019-10-15MINUTE ORDER requiring the parties to MEET AND CONFER and file a joint status report proposing a schedule for further proceedings. The status report should address the status of the plaintiff's FOIA request, including the anticipated number of documents responsive to the request and the anticipated date(s) for release of the requested documents. The parties shall file the joint status report on or before November 12, 2019. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 15, 2019. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 10/15/2019)
2019-10-1612NOTICE of Appearance by Matt Schock on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 10/16/2019)
2019-11-1113MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Redwan Ibn Saleh, Firm- O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-6539685. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Redwan Ibn Saleh in Support, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - New York, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Schock, Matt) (Entered: 11/11/2019)
2019-11-1214Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Mauler, Daniel) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
2019-11-12MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 14 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before February 7, 2020. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 12, 2019. (lcdlf) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
2019-11-12MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiff's 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Redwan Saleh. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). For instructions visit: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/NextGEN_Tutorial_for_Registering_for_E-filing.pdf . So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on November 12, 2019. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 11/12/2019)
2019-12-0515NOTICE of Appearance by Redwan Saleh on behalf of MUSLIM ADVOCATES (Saleh, Redwan) (Entered: 12/05/2019)
2019-12-16MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiff's 4 Motion to Use P.O. Box in Complaint Caption. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 16, 2019. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 12/16/2019)
2020-02-0516Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Mauler, Daniel) (Entered: 02/05/2020)
2020-02-07MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 16 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before April 7, 2020. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on February 7, 2020. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 02/07/2020)
2020-04-0717Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 04/07/2020)
2020-04-08MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 17 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before June 5, 2020. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 8, 2020. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
2020-04-08Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 6/5/2020 (zjch) (Entered: 04/08/2020)
2020-06-0518Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 06/05/2020)
2020-06-05MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 18 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before August 7, 2020. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 5, 2020. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 06/05/2020)
2020-08-0719Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
2020-08-07MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 19 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before October 9, 2020. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 7, 2020. (lcdlf3). (Entered: 08/07/2020)
2020-08-07Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/9/2020 (zjch) (Entered: 08/07/2020)
2020-10-0920Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-09MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 20 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before December 9, 2020. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 9, 2020. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-10-09Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 12/9/2020 (zjch) (Entered: 10/09/2020)
2020-12-0921Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 12/09/2020)
2020-12-10MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 21 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before February 1, 2021. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on December 10, 2020. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2020-12-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 2/1/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
2021-02-0122Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
2021-02-02MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 22 Joint Status Report, it is ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 15, 2021. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on February 2, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-02-02Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/15/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 02/02/2021)
2021-03-1523Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-15MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 23 Joint Status Report, the parties are ORDERED to file another joint status report on or before April 30, 2021. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 15, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-15Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 4/30/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 03/15/2021)
2021-03-2224NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MUSLIM ADVOCATES. Attorney Matt Schock terminated. (Schock, Matt) (Entered: 03/22/2021)
2021-04-2225NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth J. Shapiro on behalf of All Defendants (Shapiro, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/22/2021)
2021-04-3026Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Leviss, David) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-04-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, the parties are ORDERED to file another joint status report on or before June 29, 2021. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 30, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-04-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 6/29/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 04/30/2021)
2021-06-2927Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Leviss, David) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-06-29MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' joint status report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before August 30, 2021. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on June 29, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-06-29Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 8/30/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 06/29/2021)
2021-08-3028Joint STATUS REPORT by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Leviss, David) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-08-30MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 28 Joint Status Report, the parties are directed to file another joint status report on or before October 29, 2021. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on August 30, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-08-30Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 10/29/2021 (zjch) (Entered: 08/31/2021)
2021-10-2829STIPULATION of Dismissal by MUSLIM ADVOCATES. (Leviss, David) (Entered: 10/28/2021)
2021-10-28MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 29 Stipulation of Dismissal, it is hereby ORDERED that the case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on October 28, 2021. (lcdlf3) (Entered: 10/28/2021)
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