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Case TitleLEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY v. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DistrictDistrict of New Jersey
CityNewark
Case Number2:2023cv22222
Date Filed2023-11-09
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Julien Xavier Neals
PlaintiffLEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY
Case DescriptionLegal Services of New Jersey submitted two FOIA requests to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning the detention and transfer of non-citizens in New Jersey. LSNJ also requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests. The agency denied the requests for expedited processing and a fee waiver and instead classified LSNJ as a commercial requester. After the agency failed to respond properly, LSNJ filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantIMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
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2023-11-091COMPLAINT against IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-14862255), filed by LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY.(WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-092Corporate Disclosure Statement by LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY identifying Legal Services of New Jersey as Corporate Parent.. (WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-09Judge Julien Xavier Neals and Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor added. (ps) (Entered: 11/09/2023)
2023-11-13Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd) (Entered: 11/13/2023)
2023-11-163SUMMONS ISSUED as to IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (dam) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2023-11-224Certification of Shira Wisotsky, Esq. on behalf of LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY. (WISOTSKY, SHIRA) (Entered: 11/22/2023)
2023-12-205Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney KRISTIN LYNN VASSALLO for IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT added. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 12/20/2023)
2023-12-21Clerk`s Text Order - The document submitted by IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 1/3/2024. (lag, ) (Entered: 12/21/2023)
2024-01-026Letter from the Government, with the consent of plaintiff, respectfully seeking additional time to respond to the complaint. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 01/02/2024)
2024-01-037TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown and with Plaintiff's consent, the Court grants Defendant's request for an extension of time to 2/2/24 to respond to the complaint. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 1/3/24. (tjd) (Entered: 01/03/2024)
2024-02-028ANSWER to Complaint by IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 02/02/2024)
2024-02-099TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold an initial conference (rule 16) before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor by telephone on 3/21/24 at 10am. Parties are to use the Courts teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201. Local counsel for any/all parties must participate. Parties are to submit a completed Pretrial Scheduling Order (for Judge Salas cases, please use her dedicated PTSO found in the same location) found in the Notice of Judicial Preferences link to chambers via email at CLW_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 3 days before the scheduled conference.. Please contact chambers with any questions or concerns at (973) 776 7862. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 2/9/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 02/09/2024)
2024-02-09Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (tjg, ) (Entered: 02/09/2024)
2024-03-21Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 3/21/2024. (tjg, ) (Entered: 03/21/2024)
2024-03-2110TEXT ORDER: Parties will meet and confer regarding defense production. The Court will have frequent status conferences to determine scheduling. Parties will supply the court with a brief status letter 2 business days prior to each conference. The Court will hold a telephone conference, on 4/18/24 at 2:30pm. Parties are to use the Courts teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 3/21/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 03/21/2024)
2024-04-0111PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 4/1/2024. (dam) (Entered: 04/01/2024)
2024-04-1612Letter from Parties Joint Status Letter for April 18 Conference. (KAISER, SOPHIE) (Entered: 04/16/2024)
2024-04-18Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Telephone Conference held on 4/18/2024. (Court Reporter, AT&T) (tjg, ) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
2024-04-1813TEXT ORDER Defense will update status of searches in 30 days on telephone conference with the court. 235 documents to be produced in 14 days. Expedited production is denied without prejudice for reasons stated on the record. Vaughn index will be produced at the end of production. Parties will continue to meet and confer on all issues. The Court will hold a telephone conference, on 5/20/24 at 1:30pm. Parties are to use the Courts teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 4/18/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 04/18/2024)
2024-05-0614Transcript of Telephone Conference held on April 18, 2024, before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 5/28/2024. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/6/2024. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/5/2024. (adc) (Entered: 05/07/2024)
2024-05-1615Letter from the parties providing a status update in advance of the May 20 teleconference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 05/16/2024)
2024-05-20Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Telephone Conference held on 5/20/2024. (tjg, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)
2024-05-2016TEXT ORDER: Production is ongoing. Parties will submit a status report by June 21, 2024. The Court will hold a telephone conference, on 7/2/24 at 2pm. Parties are to use the Court's teleconference dial-in: 888-808-6929 and Access Code is 9464201.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 5/20/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 05/20/2024)
2024-06-2817Letter from the parties providing a status update in advance of the July 2 conference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 06/28/2024)
2024-07-02Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Telephone Conference held on 7/2/2024. (Court Reporter, AT&T) (tjg, ) (Entered: 07/02/2024)
2024-07-0218TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold Zoom Status conference on 8/7/24 at 11:30am before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor. Please contact chambers at (973) 776 7862 with any questions or concerns. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 7/2/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 07/02/2024)
2024-07-2219NOTICE of Appearance by ZOE COLLINS BURKE on behalf of LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (BURKE, ZOE) (Entered: 07/22/2024)
2024-08-0520Letter from Parties re Status Update for August 7, 2024 conference. (KAISER, SOPHIE) (Entered: 08/05/2024)
2024-08-07Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 8/7/2024. (Court Reporter, Zoom) (tjg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
2024-08-0721TEXT ORDER: Defense will complete production by August 12, 2024 and parties will continue to cooperate on search term and custodian identification. The Court will continue the 8/7/24 zoom status conference on 9/11/24 at 1pm. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 8/7/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2024)
2024-09-1022NOTICE of Appearance by RAQUIBA HUQ on behalf of LEGAL SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY (HUQ, RAQUIBA) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
2024-09-1023Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing a status update in advance of the September 11, 2024 conference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 09/10/2024)
2024-09-11CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The LETTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT 23 submitted by KRISTIN VASSALLO on 9/10/2024 did not contain a proper electronic signature (s/). PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH THE PROPER ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (s/ Attorney's Name.) This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (mj) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-1124Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing status updates in advance of the Court's teleconference (CORRECTED VERSION). (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-11Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 9/11/2024. (Court Reporter, Zoom) (tjg, ) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-09-1125TEXT ORDER: Status zoom. Oral motion to set schedule for production denied. The Court will hold a zoom status conference on 10/21/24 at 10:30am. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 9/11/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 09/11/2024)
2024-10-1626Letter from the Defendant, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing a status update in advance of the October 20 conference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
2024-10-21Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 10/21/2024. (Court Reporter, Zoom) (tjg, ) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
2024-10-2127TEXT ORDER Zoom status. Searches and statistical analysis in progress. Parties continue to negotiate. The court will continue to closely monitor and expects statistical analysis and production by next conference. The Court will hold a Zoom Status conference on 11/25/24 at 10:30am before U.S.M.J. C. Waldor in courtroom 4D. Please contact chambers at (973) 776 7862 with any questions or concerns. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 10/21/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 10/21/2024)
2024-11-1828Letter from the Government, with the consent of Plaintiff's counsel, respectfully seeking an adjournment of the November 25, 2024 conference to the week of December 9. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
2024-11-1929TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the letter from the Government, (ECF No. 28 ). For good cause shown and with consent, the Zoom status conference on 11/25/24 is rescheduled to 12/13/24 at 10:30am.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 11/19/24. (tjg, ) (Entered: 11/19/2024)
2024-12-1030Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing a status update in advance of the December 13, 2024 conference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 12/10/2024)
2024-12-1331TEXT ORDER: Searches and statistical analysis ongoing. Parties continue to negotiate. The Court will hold a Zoom Status conference on 1/31/25 at 10:30 am. Connection information will be distributed in advance of the conference. Parties to meet and confer re: proposed order and submit for the Court's consideration both via email at CLW_Orders@njd.uscourts.gov and on the docket. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 12/13/24. (tjd) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
2024-12-13Zoom status conference set for 1/31/25 at 10:30 a.m. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 12/13/2024. (tjd) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
2024-12-13Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 12/13/2024. (tjg, ) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
2024-12-1832Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, enclosing a proposed order for the Court's consideration. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 12/18/2024)
2024-12-1933ORDER that Defendant Immigration and Customs Enforcement, by and through its attorneys, shall produce the documents currently in process by 1/12/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 12/19/2024. (dam) (Entered: 12/19/2024)
2025-01-3034Letter from the parties respectfully seeking an adjournment of the January 31, 2025 conference due to unforeseen circumstances. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 01/30/2025)
2025-01-3035TEXT ORDER: The Zoom status conference on 1/31/25 shall be rescheduled to 2/14/25 at 10:30am. Connection information will be distributed in advance of the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 1/30/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 01/30/2025)
2025-02-14Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held via Zoom on 2/14/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 02/14/2025)
2025-02-1436TEXT ORDER: Status on processing and production. The Court will hold the next status conference via Zoom on 3/14/25 at 11 a.m. The Court will circulate the connection information in advance of the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 2/14/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 02/14/2025)
2025-03-1337Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing a status update in advance of the March 14, 2025 conference. (VASSALLO, KRISTIN) (Entered: 03/13/2025)
2025-03-14Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 3/14/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 03/14/2025)
2025-03-1438TEXT ORDER: Production in progress. The Court will hold a Zoom status conference on 4/16/25 at 12:30 p.m. Connection information will be distributed in advance of the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 3/14/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 03/14/2025)
2025-04-1539Letter from Letter from the Government, on behalf of all parties, respectfully providing a status update in advance of the April 16, 2025 conference. (KAISER, SOPHIE) (Entered: 04/15/2025)
2025-04-1640NOTICE of Appearance by SOPHIE KAISER on behalf of All Defendants (KAISER, SOPHIE) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
2025-04-16Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 4/16/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
2025-04-1641TEXT ORDER: All matters discussed shall be completed by May 23, 2025. The Court will hold a Zoom status conference on 5/23/25 at 12:00 p.m. Connection information will be distributed in advance of the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 4/16/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
2025-05-23Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 5/23/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 05/27/2025)
2025-05-2342TEXT ORDER: Parties close to completing and settling. The Court will hold a Zoom conference on 6/27/25 at 10:30 a.m. Connection information will be circulated in advance of the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 5/23/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 05/27/2025)
2025-06-27Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor: Status Conference held on 6/27/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
2025-06-2743TEXT ORDER: Final touches on settlement. The Court will hold a Zoom conference on 8/7/25 at 10:30 a.m. Connection information will be circulated in advance of the conference.. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor on 6/27/2025. (qa, ) (Entered: 06/27/2025)
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