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Case TitleState of Florida v. U.S. Department of Education
DistrictSouthern District of Florida
CityFt Lauderdale
Case Number0:2023cv60991
Date Filed2023-05-26
Date Closed2023-07-24
JudgeChief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga
PlaintiffState of Florida
Case DescriptionThe State of Florida submitted a FOIA request to the Department of Education for records concerning its plan to make changes to the accreditation process and anticipated application of current guidance to Florida. Florida also requested expedited processing. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. The agency denied Florida's request for expedited processing. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Florida filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Vaughn index, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. Department of Education
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2023-05-261COMPLAINT for Injunctive Relief and to Compel Production of Documents against U.S. Department of Education. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16648379, filed by State of Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit FOIA Manager Confirmation, # 3 Exhibit FOIA Request, # 4 Exhibit Fee Waiver Communications, # 5 Summon(s))(Christmas, Natalie) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
2023-05-262Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jared M. Strauss 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. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (pcs) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
2023-05-263Summons Issued as to U.S. Department of Education (pcs) (Entered: 05/26/2023)
2023-06-144ORDER requiring Plaintiff to perfect service by 8/24/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/14/2023. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 06/15/2023)
2023-06-285NOTICE by State of Florida of Proof of Service (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts, # 2 USPS Tracking) (Christmas, Natalie) (Entered: 06/28/2023)
2023-06-286Order Requiring Joint Scheduling Report and Certificates of Interested Parties by 8/2/2023, or within ten (10) days of Defendant appearing in this matter, whichever is earlier. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 6/28/2023. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 06/28/2023)
2023-07-127Defendant's ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint by U.S. Department of Education. Attorney Monica L. Haddad added to party U.S. Department of Education(pty:dft). (Haddad, Monica) (Entered: 07/12/2023)
2023-07-248Joint MOTION to Stay ( Responses due by 8/7/2023), MOTION for Entry of Production Schedule by State of Florida. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Christmas, Natalie) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-249Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed by State of Florida (Christmas, Natalie) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-2410ORDER granting 8 Joint Motion for Entry of Production Schedule and for Stay. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before December 1, 2023, and every 90 days thereafter until production of records is complete. The Clerk shall CLOSE this case for administrative purposes only. Any pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 7/24/2023. See attached document for full details. (ps1) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
2023-07-2411Defendant's Certificate of Other Affiliates/Corporate Disclosure Statement - NONE disclosed Certificate of Interested Parties by U.S. Department of Education (Haddad, Monica) (Entered: 07/24/2023)
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