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Case TitleMendoza Linares v. Garland et al
DistrictSouthern District of California
CitySan Diego
Case Number3:2023cv01094
Date Filed2023-06-12
Date Closed2024-08-27
JudgeJudge Roger T. Benitez
PlaintiffHever Alberto Mendoza Linares
Case DescriptionHever Alberto Mendoza Linares submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning himself. He also requested expedited processing. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Mendoza Linares filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Expedited processing, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantMerrick Garland United States Attorney General
DefendantAlejandro Mayorkas Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
DefendantGregory J. Archambeault San Diego Field Office Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
DefendantJames Dobson Otay Mesa Detention Center Officer in Charge, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
DefendantChristopher J. Larose Senior Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center
DefendantUr Jaddou Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
TERMINATED: 07/14/2023
DefendantUr Jaddou Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service
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2023-06-121COMPLAINT against Gregory J. Archambeault, James Dobson, Merrick Garland, Ur Jaddou, Christopher J. Larose, Alejandro Mayorkas, IFP Filed, filed by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) The new case number is 3:23-cv-1094-TWR-KSC. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford are assigned to the case. (Aranda Teixeira, Diego)(ggv) (sjt). (Entered: 06/13/2023)
2023-06-122MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares. (ggv) (sjt). (Entered: 06/13/2023)
2023-07-143AMENDED COMPLAINT and Petition for Habeas Corpus against All Defendants, filed by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares. (Attachments: # 1 Notice Notice, in Motion form, of filing of Amended Complaint as a matter of course, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits to Petition and Complaint)New Summons Requested. (Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). (Entered: 07/14/2023)
2023-07-184NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Gregory J. Archambeault, James Dobson, Merrick Garland, Ur Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas of case(s) 21cv1169 re 3 Amended Complaint, . (Prime, Caroline) QC Mailer 7/18/2023- Attorney Not Associated with Party (cxl1). (Entered: 07/18/2023)
2023-07-195NOTICE of Appearance by Caroline Clark Prime on behalf of Gregory J. Archambeault, James Dobson, Merrick Garland, Ur Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas (Prime, Caroline)Attorney Caroline Clark Prime added to party Gregory J. Archambeault(pty:dft), Attorney Caroline Clark Prime added to party James Dobson(pty:dft), Attorney Caroline Clark Prime added to party Merrick Garland(pty:dft), Attorney Caroline Clark Prime added to party Ur Jaddou(pty:dft), Attorney Caroline Clark Prime added to party Alejandro Mayorkas(pty:dft) (cxl1). (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-196NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) of case(s) 21cv1169-BEN-AHG. (cxl1) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-257**DOCUMENT WITHDRAWN PER NOTICE 12 ** OBJECTION by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares re 6 Notice of Related Case, 4 Notice of Related Case, (Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). Modified to withdraw on 8/1/2023 (cxl1). (Entered: 07/25/2023)
2023-07-258OBJECTION by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares re 7 Objection, 4 Notice of Related Case, Amended (Aranda Teixeira, Diego) QC Mailer 7/26/2023-Duplicate Docket Entry (cxl1). (Entered: 07/25/2023)
2023-07-259OBJECTION by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares re 6 Notice of Related Case filed by Clerk of the Court (Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). (Entered: 07/25/2023)
2023-08-0110MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities)(Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). (Entered: 08/01/2023)
2023-08-0111REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to all Defendant Respondents on July 31, 2023 by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). (Entered: 08/01/2023)
2023-08-0112NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DOCUMENT by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares re 7 Objection filed by Hever Alberto Mendoza Linares , as replaced by dkts. 8 & 9 . (Aranda Teixeira, Diego) (cxl1). (Entered: 08/01/2023)
2023-08-0113REPLY - Other re 9 Objection, 6 Notice of Related Case, 8 Objection, 4 Notice of Related Case, filed by Gregory J. Archambeault, James Dobson, Merrick Garland, Ur Jaddou, Alejandro Mayorkas. (Prime, Caroline) (cxl1). (Entered: 08/01/2023)
2023-08-0114ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO LOW NUMBER RULE, re 6 Notice of Related Case. Case reassigned to Judge Roger T. Benitez and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard for all further proceedings. Judge Todd W. Robinson, Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford no longer assigned to case. Create association to 3:21-cv-01169-BEN-AHG. The new case number is 23cv1094-BEN-AHG. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 08/01/2023. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 08/01/2023.(cxl1) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
2023-08-1615ORDER Denying Ex Parte Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Without Prejudice [ECF No. 10 ]. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 8/16/2023. (ddf) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
2023-08-1616ORDER Granting Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis [ECF No. 2 ]. US Marshal shall effect service of complaint. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 8/16/2023. (ddf) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
2023-08-1617Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (# 1 IFP Letter) (ddf). (Entered: 08/16/2023)
2024-08-1218Notice of Hearing - Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Pursuant to LR 41.1. Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Pursuant to LR 41.1 Hearing set for 8/26/2024 10:30 AM in Courtroom 5A before Judge Roger T. Benitez. (gxr) (Entered: 08/12/2024)
2024-08-2619Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger T. Benitez: Dismissal for Want of Prosecution Pursuant to LR 41.1 held on 8/26/2024. Court hereby orders this case dismissed without prejudice. Court to issue written Order.(Court Reporter/ECR Juliet Eichenlaub). (Plaintiff Attorney No Appearance). (Defendant Attorney No Appearance). (no document attached) (gxr) (Entered: 08/26/2024)
2024-08-2720JUDGEMENT and DISMISSAL by Court under Local Civil Rule 41.1 for Want ot Prosecution. Signed by Judge Roger T. Benitez on 8/26/2024.(jpp) (Entered: 08/27/2024)
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