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Case TitleWeinberger et al v. U.S. Postal Service et al
DistrictDistrict of Maryland
CityBaltimore
Case Number1:2021cv01760
Date Filed2021-07-14
Date Closed2021-11-01
JudgeJudge Catherine C. Blake
PlaintiffSharon Weinberger
PlaintiffThe James Madison Project
Case DescriptionSharon Weinberger, of Yahoo News, submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Postal Service, the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Department of Justice for records concerning the government's decision-making process for creation and later implementation of the Internet Covert Operations Program. The agencies acknowledged receipt of the requests. Several agencies refused to process the requests, insisting that the U.S. Postal Inspection Service was the appropriate agency to process the request. After receiving no further responses from any of the agencies, the James Madison Project and Weinberger filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantU.S. Postal Service
DefendantDepartment of Homeland Security
DefendantOffice of the Director of National Intelligence
DefendantDepartment of Justice
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2021-07-141COMPLAINT against Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-9380115.), filed by SHARON WEINBERGER, THE JAMES MADISON PROJECT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Corporate Disclosure Statement, # 3 Summons DHS, # 4 Summons DOJ, # 5 Summons ODNI, # 6 Summons USAG, # 7 Summons USAMD, # 8 Summons USPS)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-142MOTION Leave to File Complaint Using Counsel's Address in Violation of LCvR 102.2(a) (ex parte) by SHARON WEINBERGER (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Moss Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 07/14/2021)
2021-07-14Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite. Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan no longer assigned to the case. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-153QC NOTICE: 1 Complaint, filed by The James Madison Project, Sharon Weinberger was filed incorrectly. Summons for Office of the Director of National Intelligence is incomplete. No address included. **Please re-file the document by selecting Other Filings Other Documents Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement. ***Please enter corporate parent/affiliate(s) when prompted. Please file corrected summons using the event "Notice (Other)". (ybs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/15/2021)
2021-07-154NOTICE of Case Assignment. This case has been assigned to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite. The James Madison Project, Sharon Weinberger or counsel for The James Madison Project, Sharon Weinberger are required to review and comply with the Magistrate Judge Pilot Project Procedures which can be downloaded here . Pursuant to Standing Order 2019-07, which can be downloaded here , counsel has 14 days from the date of this notice to file their consent, or decline to consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here . To file your consent, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . To file your declination, go to Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > 25 Pct Mag - Decline to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge . Failure to file a consent or declination will result in issuance of an Order to Show Cause. Please review the case management order that has been issued in this case. Magistrate Election Form due by 7/29/2021. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-155Case Management Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite on 7/15/2021. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-07-166Summons Issued 60 days as to Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/16/2021)
2021-08-278ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service.(Robinson, John) (Entered: 08/27/2021)
2021-08-309NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra R Saslaw on behalf of All Defendants (Saslaw, Alexandra) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-08-3011MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, John) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-08-30Case Reassigned to Judge Catherine C. Blake. Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite no longer assigned to the case. (kns, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-08-3012MOTION to Transfer Case by Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B)(Saslaw, Alexandra) (Entered: 08/30/2021)
2021-09-0213ORDER Granting 11 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney John Robinson terminated. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 9/1/2021. (bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/02/2021)
2021-09-1314RESPONSE to Motion re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by The James Madison Project, Sharon Weinberger. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 09/13/2021)
2021-09-1715AMENDED ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service. (Attachments: # 1 Amended Answer Identifying Amendments)(Saslaw, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/17/2021)
2021-09-2116NOTICE by The James Madison Project, Sharon Weinberger of Relevant Decision (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Order)(Moss, Bradley) (Entered: 09/21/2021)
2021-09-2717REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION to Transfer Case filed by Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Postal Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Saslaw, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/27/2021)
2021-11-0118ORDER granting 12 Motion to Transfer Case. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 11/1/2021. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/2021)
2021-11-02Case Electronically Transferred to United States District Court for the District of Columbia. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/2021)
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