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Case TitleNGUYEN v. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv03138
Date Filed2023-10-19
Date Closed2024-07-03
JudgeJudge Trevor N. McFadden
PlaintiffHUY DANG NGUYEN
Case DescriptionHuy Dang Nguyen submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for records concerning the incident at which Nguyen was stopped at the Seattle Airport when trying to enter the U.S. on a B1/B2 visitor's visa. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but after hearing nothing further from the agency, Nguyen filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
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2023-10-191COMPLAINT against U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-10431918) filed by HUY DANG NGUYEN. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons to CBP, # 3 Summons to USAO, # 4 Summons to Garland)(Galati, Matthew) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
2023-10-19Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zljn) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
2023-10-192SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zljn) (Entered: 10/19/2023)
2023-11-143RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 10/20/2023. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 11/19/2023.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 11/13/2023., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION served on 11/2/2023 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits to Proof of Service)(Galati, Matthew) (Entered: 11/14/2023)
2023-11-164NOTICE of Appearance by Tabitha Bartholomew on behalf of U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-165MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-16MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendant's 5 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant's responsive pleading shall be filed on or before December 20, 2023. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 11/16/2023. (lctnm3) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-12-146Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2023-12-14MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 6 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendants responsive pleading shall be filed on or before January 10, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/14/2023. (lctnm3) (Entered: 12/14/2023)
2024-01-087Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 01/08/2024)
2024-01-09MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 7 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant's responsive pleading shall be filed on or before January 31, 2024. Further motions for extensions of time will be disfavored. The Court ADMONISHES the parties to adhere to Standing Order 9(A) by filing any such requests for extensions at least four business days prior to the relevant deadline. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/9/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 01/09/2024)
2024-01-258Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 01/25/2024)
2024-01-29MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. The Defendant shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint no later than March 1, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/29/2024. (hmc) (Entered: 01/29/2024)
2024-02-269Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-02-27MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 9 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. The Government's responsive pleading shall be due on or before April 3, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/27/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-03-2910Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 03/29/2024)
2024-04-04MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 10 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant's responsive pleading shall be filed on or before May 3, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/4/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
2024-05-0211Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
2024-05-02MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 11 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Defendant shall file its responsive pleading on or before June 3, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/2/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 05/02/2024)
2024-05-3112Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
2024-05-31MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 12 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED . The Government's responsive pleading shall be filed on or before July 3, 2024. If the parties execute their settlement agreement before that time, they shall promptly inform the Court. No further motions for extensions of time to respond to the Complaint shall be entertained. SO ORDERED . Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/31/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
2024-07-0113NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra George on behalf of HUY DANG NGUYEN (George, Alexandra) (Entered: 07/01/2024)
2024-07-0314STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. (Bartholomew, Tabitha) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
2024-07-03MINUTE ORDER: In light of the 14 Stipulation of Dismissal, the Court ORDERS that this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 7/3/2024. (lctnm3) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
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