| Date Filed | Doc # | Docket Text |
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| 2020-05-05 | 1 | COMPLAINT against defendant(s) Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice (Receipt # AWAWDC-6315151) Attorney Eric M Stahl added to party Human Rights Defense Center(pty:pla), filed by Human Rights Defense Center. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons)(Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 05/05/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | | Judge Robert S. Lasnik added. (CDA) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | 2 | NOTICE TO FILER: re 1 Complaint. Notice of Filing Deficiency ** Action Required ** See attached letter for more information and instructions. (CDA) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | | NOTICE Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1, Plaintiff must file a Corporate Disclosure Statement by 5/13/2020. (CDA) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | 3 | Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(CDA) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | 4 | NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Caesar David Kalinowski on behalf of Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-06 | 5 | CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1. Filed by Human Rights Defense Center (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 05/06/2020) |
| 2020-05-18 | 6 | AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to United States - DEA, DOJ, AG, USAO on 5/6/2020, filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 05/18/2020) |
| 2020-06-02 | 7 | NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kyle A. Forsyth on behalf of Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/02/2020) |
| 2020-06-05 | 8 | ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice.(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/05/2020) |
| 2020-06-10 | 9 | ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT AND EARLY SETTLEMENT Joint Status Report due by 7/8/2020, by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (KERR) (Entered: 06/10/2020) |
| 2020-06-11 | 10 | APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Daniel L. Marshall FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-6395498 (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 06/11/2020) |
| 2020-06-12 | 11 | ORDER re 10 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Daniel L Marshall for Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (DS) (Entered: 06/12/2020) |
| 2020-07-08 | 12 | Stipulated MOTION and [Proposed] Order for Relief from Rule 26(a)(1) and (f) Requirements , filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. Noting Date 7/8/2020, (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 07/08/2020) |
| 2020-07-13 | 13 | STIPULATION AND ORDER granting Parties' 12 Stipulated Motion for Relief from Rule 26(a)(1) and (f) Requirements. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik.(MW) (Entered: 07/13/2020) |
| 2020-08-24 | 14 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 2020-10-23 | 15 | Second JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Forsyth, Kyle) Modified on 10/23/2020 per counsel request added Second for the JSP (STP). (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 2020-10-23 | | NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 15 Joint Status Report : per counsel request added Second designation for the JSP. (STP) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 2020-12-22 | 16 | Third JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Forsyth, Kyle) Modified on 12/22/2020 to add "Third" at request of filer (KB). (Entered: 12/22/2020) |
| 2020-12-22 | | NOTICE of Docket Text Modification re 16 Joint Status Report : per counsel request added Third designation for the JSR. (KB) (Entered: 12/22/2020) |
| 2021-03-22 | 17 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 03/22/2021) |
| 2021-06-21 | 18 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/21/2021) |
| 2021-08-25 | 19 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/25/2021) |
| 2021-10-25 | 20 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 10/25/2021) |
| 2022-01-10 | 21 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 01/10/2022) |
| 2022-03-28 | 22 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 0. (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 03/28/2022) |
| 2022-04-05 | 23 | CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: DEA's motion for summary judgment due by 7/8/2022, HRDC's combined opposition and cross-motion due by 8/26/2022, DEA's combined opposition and reply due by 9/30/2022, HRCD's reply due by 10/21/2022. The cross-motions are to be noted for 10/21/2022. Authorized by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH) (Entered: 04/05/2022) |
| 2022-04-11 | | Case Reassigned to Judge John H. Chun. Judge Robert S. Lasnik no longer assigned to the case. (AD) (Entered: 04/11/2022) |
| 2022-07-08 | 24 | MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 07/08/2022) |
| 2022-07-08 | 25 | DECLARATION of Angela D. Hertel filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Vaughn Index, # 2 Exhibit A - FOIA Request (May 20, 2019), # 3 Exhibit B - DEA 1st Response (Jun. 27, 2019), # 4 Exhibit C - HRDC Revised FOIA Request (Jul. 11, 2019), # 5 Exhibit D - DEA 2nd Response (Oct. 21, 2019), # 6 Exhibit E - HRDC's Admin Appeal (Oct. 29, 2019), # 7 Exhibit F - DOJ Admin Appeal Decision (Jan. 31, 2020), # 8 Exhibit G - Nov. 2020 Production E-mail, # 9 Exhibit H - Dec. 2020 Production E-mail, # 10 Exhibit I - Jan. 2021 Production E-mail, # 11 Exhibit J - Feb. 2021 Production E-mail, # 12 Exhibit K - Mar. 2021 Production E-mail, # 13 Exhibit L - Apr. 2021 Production E-mail, # 14 Exhibit M - May 2021 Production E-mail, # 15 Exhibit N - Jun. 2021 Production E-mail, # 16 Exhibit O - Sep. 2021 Production E-mail, # 17 Exhibit P - Nov. 2021 Production E-mail, # 18 Exhibit Q - Mar. 2022 Production E-mail)(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 07/08/2022) |
| 2022-07-08 | | Noting Date Set/Reset re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Per the direction of chambers, this matter is noted for 8/5/2022. (SR) (Entered: 07/08/2022) |
| 2022-07-11 | | Noting Date Reset re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment: Noting Date 10/21/2022, per the Case Management Order (Dkt. # 23 ). (AD) (Entered: 07/11/2022) |
| 2022-08-26 | 26 | CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/21/2022, (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 08/26/2022) |
| 2022-08-26 | 27 | DECLARATION of Paul Wright filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 08/26/2022) |
| 2022-08-26 | 28 | DECLARATION of Caesar Kalinowski filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 08/26/2022) |
| 2022-09-30 | 29 | RESPONSE, by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, to 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment . (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 09/30/2022) |
| 2022-09-30 | 30 | DECLARATION of Angela D. Hertel filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 09/30/2022) |
| 2022-10-21 | 31 | REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center, TO RESPONSE to 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 10/21/2022) |
| 2022-10-21 | 32 | DECLARATION of Eric M. Stahl filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 10/21/2022) |
| 2023-06-22 | 33 | ORDER re: Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment. Being fully advised, for the reasons herein, the Court: (1) GRANTS in part, DENIES in part, and DENIES without prejudice in part Defendants' 24 motion; and (2) GRANTS in part, DENIES in part, and DENIES without prejudice in part Plaintiff's 26 motion. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 06/22/2023) |
| 2023-06-28 | 34 | Agreed Stipulated MOTION - Defendants' Agreed Motion to Extend Deadlines , filed by Defendant United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order - Granting Defendants' Agreed Motion to Extend Deadlines) Noting Date 6/28/2023, (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 2023-06-28 | 35 | APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY EJ Hurst II FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8068077 (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 2023-06-28 | 36 | ORDER re 35 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney EJ Hurst, II for Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only. NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d). (JWC) (Entered: 06/28/2023) |
| 2023-06-29 | 37 | ORDER granting Parties' 34 Agreed Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadlines. The DEA shall produce responsive documents without redaction of certain information, as directed by the SJ Order at 33 , 4, by 8/21/2023; The DEA shall file further briefing and accompanying papers regarding sealed "files 18 and 19," as directed by the SJ Order at 33 -34, 6, by 5:00 p.m., 8/7/2023. HRDC's optional response shall be due by 5:00 p.m., 8/21/2023. The DEA shall produce all meaningful, reasonably segregable, non-exempt portions of narrative descriptions of alleged wrongdoing, and a supplemental Vaughn index and declaration, as directed by the SJ Order at 34 , 7, by 5:00 p.m., 8/14/2023. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 06/29/2023) |
| 2023-06-30 | 38 | NOTICE of Appearance by attorney EJ Hurst, II on behalf of Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Hurst, EJ) (Entered: 06/30/2023) |
| 2023-06-30 | 39 | NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNSEL: Attorney Daniel L Marshall for Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 06/30/2023) |
| 2023-07-06 | 40 | Agreed Stipulated MOTION - Defendants' Agreed Motion to Extend Deadline to Move for Reconsideration , filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order - Extending Deadline to Move for Reconsideration) Noting Date 7/6/2023, (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 07/06/2023) |
| 2023-07-06 | 41 | ORDER granting Parties' 40 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Deadline to Move for Reconsideration. The Court hereby extends the deadline to seek reconsideration of the SJ Order by twelve days, through 7/18/2023. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 07/06/2023) |
| 2023-07-18 | 42 | MOTION to Stay Motion for Stay Pending Review of Final Judgment , filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Motion for Stay Pending Review of Final Judgment) Noting Date 8/4/2023, (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 07/18/2023) |
| 2023-07-31 | 43 | RESPONSE, by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center, to 42 MOTION to Stay Motion for Stay Pending Review of Final Judgment . (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 07/31/2023) |
| 2023-08-03 | 44 | DECLARATION of Glenn Gray Regarding Files 18 and 19 filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - File 18, # 2 Exhibit B - File 19, # 3 Exhibit C - Vaughn Index re Files 18 and 19)(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/03/2023) |
| 2023-08-04 | 45 | REPLY, filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 42 MOTION to Stay Motion for Stay Pending Review of Final Judgment (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/04/2023) |
| 2023-08-14 | 46 | DECLARATION of Gevorg Margaryan filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Second Supplemental Vaughn Index)(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/14/2023) |
| 2023-08-16 | 47 | ORDER granting Defendants' 42 Motion for Stay Pending Review of Final Judgment. The Court hereby stays its "Order Re: Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment" (ECF No. 33 ), only insofar as the SJ Order requires the DEA to disclose the names of alleged tortfeasors/wrongdoers who are DEA employees. This stay shall remain in effect through the conclusion of any appeal or until the deadline to file a notice of appeal lapses without an appeal being taken. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 08/16/2023) |
| 2023-08-21 | 48 | RESPONSE by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment , 44 Declaration, 26 CROSS MOTION AND RESPONSE re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Response and Objections Regarding Files 18 and 19) (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 08/21/2023) |
| 2023-08-21 | 49 | Second DECLARATION of Gevorg Margaryan filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 24 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 08/21/2023) |
| 2023-09-08 | 50 | MINUTE ORDER (text only) entered upon the authority of Judge John H. Chun. The parties are directed to file a status report by 10/10/2023, that either (1) confirms that no further proceedings are needed before the Court enters a final judgment, or (2) states the issues one or both parties think need further briefing and proposes a briefing schedule. (AD) (Entered: 09/08/2023) |
| 2023-10-10 | 51 | JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties. Estimated Trial Days: 3. (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 10/10/2023) |
| 2023-10-11 | 52 | MINUTE ORDER (text-only) entered upon the authority of Judge John H. Chun. The Court adopts the proposed briefing schedule contained in the parties' 51 Joint Status Report. (AD) (Entered: 10/11/2023) |
| 2023-12-15 | 53 | Second MOTION for Summary Judgment , filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/28/2024, (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 12/15/2023) |
| 2023-12-15 | 54 | DECLARATION of Caesar Kalinowski filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 53 Second MOTION for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 12/15/2023) |
| 2024-01-24 | 55 | Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment , filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Granting Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment) Noting Date 2/28/2024, (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 01/24/2024) |
| 2024-01-24 | 56 | DECLARATION of Joshua L. Delo filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Third Supplemental Vaughn Index, # 2 Exhibit A - Aug. 14, 2023 Determination Letter, # 3 Exhibit B - Aug. 21, 2023 Determination Letter, # 4 Exhibit C - DEA Files 99, 106, 117, and 119, as produced Aug. 21, 2023, # 5 Exhibit D - DEA File 5 as produced Aug. 14, 2023)(Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 01/24/2024) |
| 2024-02-14 | 57 | REPLY BRIEF in Support of Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants' Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment re 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment , 53 Second MOTION for Summary Judgment by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024) |
| 2024-02-14 | 58 | Third DECLARATION of Caesar Kalinowski filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center re 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment , 53 Second MOTION for Summary Judgment (Stahl, Eric) (Entered: 02/14/2024) |
| 2024-02-28 | 59 | REPLY, filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 02/28/2024) |
| 2024-05-21 | 60 | ORDER. The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment as described herein. Dkt. # 53 . The Court GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment as described herein. Dkt. # 55 . The Court RESERVES ruling in connection with the issues relating to (1) its forthcoming in camera review; (2) Defendants' supplemental brief; and (3) attorney fees. The Court ORDERS Defendants to submit a supplemental brief and supporting declaration, within ten (10) court days of this order, which includes the DEA Academy's comprehensive enrollment numbers and relevant demographic information so the Court may determine whether the Academy's "limited" enrollment precludes HRDC's access to the redactions at issue. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 05/21/2024) |
| 2024-06-05 | 61 | MEMORANDUM filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment Supplemental Brief re File 24 (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/05/2024) |
| 2024-06-05 | 62 | DECLARATION of Dr. John F. Niece filed by Defendants Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Department of Justice re 55 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment Combined Opposition to Plaintiff's Second Motion for Summary Judgment and Renewed Motion for Summary Judgment (Forsyth, Kyle) (Entered: 06/05/2024) |
| 2024-06-07 | 63 | ORDER. This matter comes before the Court on outstanding issues in the second set of cross-motions for summary judgment. See Dkt. ## 53 , 55 . As for the redaction of narrative claim descriptions and non-private agency information in Files 63 and 138, the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion and GRANTS Defendants' motion, determining that Defendants properly invoked exemption 6 in redacting this information. As for the redaction of information in File 24, the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion and GRANTS Defendants' motion, determining that Defendants properly invoked exemption 6 in redacting this information. As for attorney fees, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion and DENIES Defendants' motion. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 06/07/2024) |
| 2024-06-10 | 64 | JUDGMENT BY COURT. Defendants' 24 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part, DENIED in part, and DENIED without prejudice in part. Dkt. # 33 . Plaintiff's 26 First Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part, DENIED in part, and DENIED without prejudice in part. Dkt. # 33 . Plaintiff's 53 Second Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Dkt. # 63 . Defendants' 55 renewed motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. (MJV) (Entered: 06/10/2024) |
| 2024-06-17 | 65 | Stipulated MOTION to Extend Filing Deadline for Plaintiff's Motion for Fees and Costs , filed by Plaintiff Human Rights Defense Center. Noting Date 6/17/2024, (Kalinowski, Caesar) (Entered: 06/17/2024) |
| 2024-06-17 | 66 | ORDER granting Parties' 65 Stipulated MOTION to Extend Filing Deadline for Plaintiff's Motion for Fees and Costs. Motion for Fees and Costs due 8/23/2024. Signed by Judge John H. Chun. (SB) (Entered: 06/17/2024) |
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