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Case TitleAMERICAN OVERSIGHT v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv00637
Date Filed2021-03-10
Date Closed2024-03-07
JudgeJudge Rudolph Contreras
PlaintiffAMERICAN OVERSIGHT
Case DescriptionAmerican Oversight submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army for records concerning communications between agency officials and then Vice President Mike Pence or then White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. American Oversight requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agencies, American Oversight filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Expedited processing, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DefendantU.S. ARMY
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2021-03-101COMPLAINT against U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8293880) filed by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons USAO, # 7 Summons Attorney General, # 8 Summons Army, # 9 Summons DOD)(Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-03-102LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-03-10Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (adh, ) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-03-103SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 03/10/2021)
2021-05-054RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/28/2021. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/28/2021.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 04/29/21., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. ARMY served on 4/28/2021; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE served on 4/28/2021 (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 05/05/2021)
2021-06-015ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
2021-06-01MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and submit a proposed briefing schedule on or before June 15, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/1/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
2021-06-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Proposed Briefing Schedule on or before 6/15/2021. (zgdf) (Entered: 06/02/2021)
2021-06-086Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 06/08/2021)
2021-06-087MOTION to Defer Briefing Schedule by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (See Docket Entry 6 to view document) (ztth); Modified Date Filed on 6/10/2021 (ztth). (Entered: 06/10/2021)
2021-06-09MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a joint status report on or before July 15, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/9/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 06/09/2021)
2021-07-158Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 07/15/2021)
2021-07-15MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit a joint status report on or before September 15, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/15/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 07/15/2021)
2021-09-159Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
2021-09-15MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 9 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before October 14, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/15/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/15/2021)
2021-10-1410Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 10/14/2021)
2021-10-14MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 10 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before November 12, 2021. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/14/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 10/14/2021)
2021-11-1211Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
2021-11-12MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 11 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before December 13, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/12/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
2021-11-12Set/Reset Deadline: The Parties shall submit another Joint Status Report by 12/13/2021. (jth) (Entered: 11/12/2021)
2021-12-0912Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 12/09/2021)
2021-12-09MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 12 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before January 10, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 12/9/2021. (lcrc2) (Entered: 12/09/2021)
2022-01-1013Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-01-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 13 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before February 8, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/10/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/10/2022)
2022-02-0814Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-08MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 14 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before March 10, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 2/8/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-02-10Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 3/10/2022. (tj) (Entered: 02/10/2022)
2022-03-1015Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-03-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 15 Parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another Joint Status Report on or before May 10, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/10/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-05-1016Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 05/10/2022)
2022-05-10MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 16 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before July 12, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/10/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 05/10/2022)
2022-07-1217Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 07/12/2022)
2022-07-12MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 17 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before September 12, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/12/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 07/12/2022)
2022-09-1218Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-12MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before September 19, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 9/12/2022. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/12/2022)
2022-09-1919Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-09-19MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 19 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file another joint status report on or before November 17, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 9/19/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/19/2022)
2022-11-1720Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Status Report by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 11/17/2022)
2022-11-18MINUTE ORDER granting 20 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before November 22, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/18/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-2221Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
2022-11-23MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 21 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before January 17, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/23/22. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/23/2022)
2023-01-1722Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 01/17/2023)
2023-01-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 22 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 17, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/18/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/18/2023)
2023-03-1723Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
2023-03-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 23 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before May 17, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 3/17/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
2023-05-1724Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-05-18MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 24 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before July 13, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 5/18/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 05/18/2023)
2023-07-1325Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 07/13/2023)
2023-08-17MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 25 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before September 14, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/17/23. (lcrc2) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
2023-09-1326Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-09-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 26 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before November 9, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/13/2023. (lcrc2) (Entered: 09/13/2023)
2023-11-0927Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. ARMY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (Newman, Lisa) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-09MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 27 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before January 11, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/09/2023. (lcrc2) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2024-01-0828Joint STATUS REPORT by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-08MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 28 the parties' Joint Status Report, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall submit another joint status report on or before March 7, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 01/08/2024. (lcrc2) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-03-0729STIPULATION of Dismissal by AMERICAN OVERSIGHT. (Lewis, Emma) (Entered: 03/07/2024)
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