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Case TitleKOURANI v. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv00195
Date Filed2022-01-24
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Carl J. Nichols
PlaintiffALI KOURANI
DefendantEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY
DefendantCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
DefendantCENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
TERMINATED: 09/13/2024
DefendantUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DefendantFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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2022-01-24Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 1/24/2022. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (adh, ) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-01-241COMPLAINT against CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE with Jury Demand filed by ALI KOURANI.(adh, ) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-01-242MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ALI KOURANI. (adh, ) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-01-243PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by ALI KOURANI (adh, ) (Entered: 02/01/2022)
2022-02-094PRO SE ORDER directing within 30 days of this Order, unless an extension of time is granted, plaintiff to provide a six month trust fund prisoner account statement and failure to comply will result in dismissal of case. Plaintiff shall provide the requested information specific within this order. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Randolph D. Moss on 02/09/2022. (znmg) (Entered: 02/11/2022)
2022-03-085PRISONER TRUST FUND ACCOUNT STATEMENT for period of six months by ALI KOURANI (znmg) (Entered: 03/10/2022)
2022-04-296MOTION Request for Return of Service re 5 Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement by ALI KOURANI. (zmh) (Entered: 05/10/2022)
2022-06-067ORDER directing an initial partial filing fee in the amount of $35.37 from Prison Account of ALI KOURANI and granting MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (see order for full details). Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on 6/6/2022. (zmh) (Entered: 06/09/2022)
2022-06-06Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmh) (Entered: 06/09/2022)
2022-06-108STANDING ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 10, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/10/2022)
2022-07-199MOTION to Appoint Marshall to Serve by ALI KOURANI. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A)(zed) (Entered: 07/21/2022)
2022-07-26MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of 9 the Motion to Appoint a Marshall to Serve, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 26, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 07/26/2022)
2022-07-2910SUMMONS (5) Issued as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. Sent to U.S. Marshals for service. (zmh) (Entered: 07/29/2022)
2022-08-1211RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 8/3/2022. (zed) (Entered: 08/15/2022)
2022-09-2612RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY served on 9/13/2022 (zed) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
2022-09-2713RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY served on 9/26/2022; FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION served on 9/26/2022, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 9/26/2022. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/25/2022.) (zed) (Entered: 09/27/2022)
2022-10-1914NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth A. Adebonojo on behalf of CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/19/2022)
2022-10-2615MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Answer or Other Response to Plaintiff's Complaint by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
2022-10-27MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Defendants' 15 Motion for an Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Plaintiff's 1 Complaint on or before December 9, 2022. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 27, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
2022-10-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 12/9/2022. (zcal) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
2022-11-0116Summons Returned Unexecuted by ALI KOURANI as to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (zed) (Entered: 11/04/2022)
2022-12-0917ANSWER to 1 Complaint by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 12/09/2022)
2022-12-16MINUTE ORDER. Before the Court in this Freedom of Information Act case are a Complaint and an Answer. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 16.3, the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(f) are inapplicable. It is hereby ORDERED that the Parties shall confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before January 20, 2023. The Joint Status Report shall address: (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated dates for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); (5) the possibility of prioritizing documents responsive to Plaintiff's request and any discussions regarding whether Plaintiff's request can be narrowed; and (6) whether the Parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on December 16, 2022. (lccjn2) (Entered: 12/16/2022)
2022-12-16Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/20/2023. (zcam) (Entered: 12/19/2022)
2023-01-2018STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/20/2023)
2023-01-31MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendants' 18 Status Report, it is ORDERED that Defendants shall file an additional status report on or before March 7, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on January 31, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
2023-02-0619MOTION for Order by ALI KOURANI. (zed) (Entered: 02/15/2023)
2023-03-0720STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/07/2023)
2023-03-16MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the Defendants' 20 Status Report, it is ORDERED that the Defendants shall file another status report on or before June 7, 2023. It is further ORDERED that the Defendants shall make every reasonable effort to communicate with the Plaintiff before filing the next status report. It is further ORDERED that the Clerk shall mail a copy of the docket sheet to the Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on March 16, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
2023-03-2721STATUS REPORT by ALI KOURANI. (zed) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/31/2023: # 1 Exhibit) (zed). (Entered: 03/31/2023)
2023-06-0722STATUS REPORT by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/07/2023)
2023-06-16MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendants' 22 Status Report, it is ORDERED that Defendants' proposal is ADOPTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file any appropriate motions on or before August 29, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 16, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 06/16/2023)
2023-07-0323RESPONSE re 22 Status Report filed by ALI KOURANI. (zed) (Entered: 07/11/2023)
2023-08-2924MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 08/29/2023)
2023-09-11MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that Defendants' 24 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file their Motion for Summary Judgment on or before September 29, 2023. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 11, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/11/2023)
2023-09-2925MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/29/2023)
2023-10-06MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of Defendants' 25 Motion for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Defendants shall file their Motion for Summary Judgment on or before October 31, 2023. Any future motions for extensions of time to file this Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants will be disfavored. SO ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on October 6, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 10/06/2023)
2023-10-3026MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Dispositive Motion by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 10/30/2023)
2023-11-0327MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Bifurcate by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 11/03/2023)
2023-11-14MINUTE ORDER. Upon review of the 26 Motion for Extension of Time, it is ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on November 14, 2023. (lccjn2) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2024-01-2328MOTION for Sanctions by ALI KOURANI. (mg) (Entered: 01/24/2024)
2024-01-2329MOTION for Summary Judgment by ALI KOURANI. (mg) (Entered: 01/24/2024)
2024-02-1630MOTION for Extension of Time to File Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motions for Summary Judgment and Sanctions by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/16/2024)
2024-02-26MINUTE ORDER. It is ORDERED that the 30 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED IN PART nunc pro tunc. It is further ORDERED that Defendants shall file their oppositions on or before March 4, 2024. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on February 26, 2024. (lccjn2) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-03-0431Memorandum in opposition to re 29 Motion for Summary Judgment, 28 Motion for Sanctions filed by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/04/2024)
2024-03-2832RESPONSE re 27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Bifurcate filed by ALI KOURANI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-03-2833REPLY to opposition to motion re 29 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by ALI KOURANI. (See docket entry 32 to view document) (zdp) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-04-0834MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Reply to Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Bifurcate by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/08/2024)
2024-04-24MINUTE ORDER. The 34 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that the government shall file its reply brief on or before May 8, 2024. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on April 24, 2024. (lccjn2) (Entered: 04/24/2024)
2024-05-0835MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Bifurcate and Dismiss by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/08/2024)
2024-05-1036MOTION for Telephone Conference by ALI KOURANI. (zdp) (Entered: 05/15/2024)
2024-05-1737REPLY to opposition to motion re 27 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Bifurcate filed by CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/17/2024)
2024-05-19MINUTE ORDER. The 35 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on May 19, 2024. (lccjn2) (Entered: 05/19/2024)
2024-09-1338ORDER granting 27 Motion to Dismiss; granting 27 Motion to Bifurcate; denying 28 Motion for Sanctions; and denying 29 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on September 13, 2024. (lccjn2) (Entered: 09/13/2024)
2024-09-2039STATUS REPORT by EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF US ATTORNEY, FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Adebonojo, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/20/2024)
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