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Case TitleAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY et al
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv02937
Date Filed2022-09-28
Date Closed2022-10-13
JudgeJudge Trevor N. McFadden
PlaintiffAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Case DescriptionThe ACLU submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security for records concerning access-to-counsel policies in immigration detention facilities and deficiencies in the facilities' compliance with those policies. The agency also requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, the ACLU filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
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2022-09-281COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9561256) filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, # 4 Summons U.S. Attorney General, # 5 Summons U.S. Attorney General for D.C.)(Dexter, Erin) Modified on 9/29/2022 to correct docket entry text(zsb). (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-09-282LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by American Civil Liberties Union identifying Corporate Parent NONE for American Civil Liberties Union by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-09-283MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Andrew Leblanc, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9561728. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration for Anderw Leblanc, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing for Andrew Leblanc, # 3 Proposed Order)(Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-09-284MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Danielle S. Lee, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9562042. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration for Danielle S. Lee, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing for Danielle S. Lee, # 3 Proposed Order)(Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-09-285MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Chloe Jasper, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9562057. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration for Chloe Jasper, # 2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing for Chloe Jasper, # 3 Proposed Order)(Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 09/28/2022)
2022-09-29Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zsb) (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-09-296STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/29/2022. (lctnm3) (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-09-29MINUTE ORDER granting 3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/29/2022. (lctnm3) Modified event title on 9/30/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-09-29MINUTE ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/29/2022. (lctnm3) Modified event title on 9/30/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-09-29MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden 9/29/2022. (lctnm3) Modified event title on 9/30/2022 (znmw). (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-10-037NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew M. Leblanc on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Leblanc, Andrew) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-038NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Lee on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Lee, Danielle) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-039NOTICE of Appearance by Chloe Jasper on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Jasper, Chloe) (Entered: 10/03/2022)
2022-10-0410SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-04SUMMONS Not Issued as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (znmw) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-0411REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY re 1 Complaint,, filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Related document: 1 Complaint,, filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.(Leblanc, Andrew) (Entered: 10/04/2022)
2022-10-0512SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (zed) (Entered: 10/05/2022)
2022-10-0613NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
2022-10-1214NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 10/12/2022)
2022-10-1315CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION re 14 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal . (Dexter, Erin) (Entered: 10/13/2022)
2022-10-13MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the 14 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, this case is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The Clerk of Court shall close this case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 10/13/2022. (lctnm3) (Entered: 10/13/2022)
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