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Case TitleImmigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityMiami
Case Number1:2021cv21235
Date Filed2021-03-31
Date Closed2021-10-08
JudgeJudge Federico A. Moreno
PlaintiffImmigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law
Case DescriptionThe Immigration Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law submitted FOIA requests to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning an investigation into several detention centers. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the Immigration Clinic filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department of Homeland Security
DefendantU.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
DefendantU.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General
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2021-03-311COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-14569054, filed by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A-R, # 3 Summon(s))(Sharpless, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/31/2021)
2021-03-312Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Federico A. Moreno. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (drz) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-03-313Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Party(ies) Improperly Formatted. The Filer failed to enter the party name(s) in accordance with the CM/ECF Format for Adding Parties for Attorneys Guide. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file the document. (drz) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-03-314Clerks Notice to Filer re: Summons(es) cannot be issued. Summons NOT issued for the following reason - Image Is Blank. (drz) (Entered: 04/01/2021)
2021-04-025NOTICE by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law re 4 Clerks Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case, Summons(es) Requested (Attachments: # 1 Summon(s)) (Sharpless, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/02/2021)
2021-04-026Summons Issued as to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General. (drz) (Entered: 04/02/2021)
2021-04-157CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law re 1 Complaint, Affidavit of Service of Process (Sharpless, Rebecca) (Entered: 04/15/2021)
2021-08-038Defendants' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-039SCHEDULING ORDER: Jury Trial set for two-week period starting 2/14/2022 before Judge Federico A. Moreno. Calendar Call set for 2/8/2022 02:00 PM before Judge Federico A. Moreno. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 8/3/2021. See attached document for full details. (mmd) Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here. (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-0310ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 8/3/2021. See attached document for full details. (mmd) (Entered: 08/03/2021)
2021-08-3111AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General, filed by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Sharpless, Rebecca) (Entered: 08/31/2021)
2021-09-1412Defendants' ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of The Inspector General. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 09/14/2021)
2021-09-3013Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law. Responses due by 10/14/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sharpless, Rebecca) (Entered: 09/30/2021)
2021-10-0814PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Motion to Stay and Closing Case for Statistical Purposes and Placing Matter in Civil Suspense File.The Clerk of this Court shall mark this cause as closed for statistical purposes and place the matter in a civil suspense file. The Court shall retain jurisdiction and the case shall be restored to the active docket upon motion of a party if circumstances change so that this action may proceed to final disposition.This order shall not prejudice the rights of the parties to this litigation.Plaintiff SHALL notify the Court by January 7, 2022, and every three months thereafter of the current status of the proceedings and when this action is ready to proceed. Motions Terminated: 13 Joint MOTION to Stay Proceedings filed by Immigration Clinic of the University of Miami School of Law. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 10/8/2021. (mti) (Entered: 10/08/2021)
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