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Case TitleDefense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. v. US Department of Education
DistrictMiddle District of Florida
CityOrlando
Case Number6:2024cv00390
Date Filed2024-02-26
Date Closed2024-04-11
JudgeJudge John Antoon II
PlaintiffDefense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc.
Case DescriptionDefense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies submitted two FOIA requests to the Department of Education for records concerning any ethics agreements or waivers for agency officials. DFI also requested expedited processing and a fee waiver. The agency acknowledged receipt of the requests. The agency disclosed heavily redacted records. DFI filed an administrative appeal. After hearing nothing further from the agency, DFI filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantUS Department of Education
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2024-02-261COMPLAINT against US Department of Education (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-21804527) filed by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-1 through B-4, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Proposed Summons)(Astor, Martha) Modified docket text on 2/27/2024 (JTM). (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-02-262MOTION for Donald A. Daugherty, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21804656 for $150 by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc.. (Astor, Martha) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-02-263NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John Antoon II and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:24-cv-00390-JA-RMN. Motion(s) REFERRED: 2 MOTION for Donald A. Daugherty, Jr. to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-21804656 for $150 . Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (TRF) (Entered: 02/26/2024)
2024-02-274ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice provided counsel shall register for and use the Court's electronic filing system. Counsel can register for a CM/ECF login password through the website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov under "CM/ECF." Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway on 2/27/2024. (MLS) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-02-275NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc.. Related case(s): Yes (Astor, Martha) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-02-276CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. for Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc... (Astor, Martha) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-02-277INITIAL CASE ORDER - Notice of Local Rule 3.02(a)(2), which requires the parties in every civil proceeding, except those described in subsection (d), to file a case management report (CMR) using the uniform form at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. The CMR must be filed (1) within forty days after any defendant appears in an action originating in this court, (2) within forty days after the docketing of an action removed or transferred to this court, or (3) within seventy days after service on the United States attorney in an action against the United States, its agencies or employees. Counsel have 7 days from the date of this order to file their disclosure statement (if not already filed) and to notify the court of a related action (not required if there are no related actions). Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 2/27/2024. (KLD) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-02-278SUMMONS issued as to US Department of Education. (JTM) (Entered: 02/27/2024)
2024-03-159CERTIFICATE of service by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope Signed Delivery Card)(Astor, Martha) Modified on 3/18/2024 (CTR). (Entered: 03/15/2024)
2024-04-0910PROOF of service by Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, Inc. (Astor, Martha) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
2024-04-1011Joint MOTION to Transfer Case to District of Columbia by All Defendants. (Sowell, Robert) (Entered: 04/10/2024)
2024-04-1112ORDER granting 11 Joint Motion to Transfer Case; transferring this action to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; and directing the Clerk to close this case after transfer. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 4/10/2024. (EK) (Entered: 04/11/2024)
2024-04-1113CASE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED to the District of Columbia. (RPB) (Entered: 04/11/2024)
2024-04-15Acknowledgment - Transferred case has been opened in the District of Columbia as case 1:24-cv-01041, filed 04/12/2024. (JNB) (Entered: 04/15/2024)
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