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Case TitleMENDOZA GARCIA v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2021cv00959
Date Filed2021-04-07
Date Closed2021-10-01
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffWILMER ELIAS MENDOZA GARCIA
Case DescriptionWilmer Elias Mendoza Garcia submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning the agency's investigation of him after he was apprehended by Customs and Border Protection agents at the Chula Vista Border Patrol station. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and asked for clarification. Mendoza Garcia provided clarification. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, Mendoza Garcia filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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2021-04-071COMPLAINT of Wilmer Elias Mendoza Garcia against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8358552) filed by Wilmer Elias Mendoza Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons D.C. U.S. Attorney, # 3 Summons DHS, # 4 Summons Attorney General)(Kenney, Mary) (Entered: 04/07/2021)
2021-04-08Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (adh, ) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-082SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 04/08/2021)
2021-04-213RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 4/14/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/14/2021. (Kenney, Mary) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
2021-05-124Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 05/12/2021)
2021-05-13MINUTE ORDER: The Court GRANTS 4 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall file any answer in this case by 06/17/2021. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/13/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 05/13/2021)
2021-06-175ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.(McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 06/17/2021)
2021-08-10MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by August 24, 2021. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 8/10/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
2021-08-246Joint STATUS REPORT and Stipulation Regarding Extension of Filing Deadline by WILMER ELIAS MENDOZA GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kenney, Mary) (Entered: 08/24/2021)
2021-08-25Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 9/30/2021. (znbn) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
2021-08-26MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' Joint Status Report filed on 8/24/2021, the parties are hereby directed to file a further Joint Status Report on or before 9/30/2021, including a proposed briefing or production schedule if one is necessary. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 08/26/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 08/26/2021)
2021-09-307STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (McBride, Patricia) (Entered: 09/30/2021)
2021-10-01MINUTE ORDER: In light of 7 the parties' Stipulation of Dismissal, this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 10/1/2021. (lccrc2) (Entered: 10/01/2021)
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