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Case TitleWHITE v. U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2024cv01140
Date Filed2024-04-19
Date Closed2025-02-24
JudgeJudge Amit P. Mehta
PlaintiffKENNETH WHITE White and Associates
Case DescriptionKenneth White, an immigration attorney, submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for records concerning the International Visa Security Program. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, White filed suit,
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
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2024-04-191COMPLAINT against U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10838818) filed by KENNETH WHITE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet, # 3 Summons Summons ICE, # 4 Summons Summons USA DC, # 5 Summons Summons AG)(White, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
2024-04-22Case Assigned to Judge Amit P. Mehta. (znmw) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
2024-04-222SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
2024-05-213NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie R. Johnson on behalf of U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 05/21/2024)
2024-05-314ANSWER to Complaint by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT.(Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 05/31/2024)
2024-06-065ORDER. Both a Complaint and an Answer are now before the court in this FOIA case. It is hereby ordered that the parties shall meet and confer and file a Joint Status Report on or before June 20, 2024. The Joint Status Report shall include (1) the status of Plaintiff's FOIA request; (2) the anticipated number of documents responsive to Plaintiff's FOIA request; (3) the anticipated date(s) for release of the documents requested by Plaintiff; (4) whether a motion for stay is likely under Open America v. Watergate Special Prosecution Force , 547 F.2d 605 (D.C. Cir. 1976); and (5) whether the parties anticipate summary judgment briefing and, if so, a proposed briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 06/06/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
2024-06-06Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report from the parties due by 6/20/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 06/06/2024)
2024-06-206Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/20/2024)
2024-06-25MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by August 20, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 05/25/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 06/25/2024)
2024-06-26Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 8/20/2024 (zakb) (Entered: 06/26/2024)
2024-08-197Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 08/19/2024)
2024-08-26MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by October 17, 2024, which updates the court on the processing and production of responsive records. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 08/26/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 08/26/2024)
2024-08-27Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report from the parties due by 10/17/2024. (zakb) (Entered: 08/27/2024)
2024-10-168Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 10/16/2024)
2024-10-17MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by December 17, 2024, which advises whether any disputed issues remain and, if so, proposes a schedule for further proceedings. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 10/17/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 10/17/2024)
2024-12-139Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
2024-12-13MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by January 31, 2025, updating the court of the parties' discussions and if necessary, proposing a briefing schedule. The court expects that Plaintiff will complete the necessary review by that date, and will be disinclined to permit another Joint Status Report for that purpose. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 12/13/2024. (lcapm3) (Entered: 12/13/2024)
2025-01-3110ENTERED IN ERROR.....STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) Modified on 1/31/2025, refiled at docket entry 11 (mg). (Entered: 01/31/2025)
2025-01-3111Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 01/31/2025)
2025-02-03MINUTE ORDER. The parties shall file an additional Joint Status Report by March 17, 2025, which advises whether any disputed issues remain. If the parties have not reached a complete resolution (except as to fees), the court will enter a briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 2/3/2025. (lcapm3) (Entered: 02/03/2025)
2025-02-2412STIPULATION of Dismissal by U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Johnson, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/24/2025)
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