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Case TitleMUSTAFA CHOHAN v. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2022cv02459
Date Filed2022-08-16
Date Closed2023-12-06
JudgeJudge Royce C. Lamberth
PlaintiffFIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN
Case DescriptionFida Ul Mustafa Chohan submitted a FOIA request to the Department of State for records concerning the cancellation of his visa. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but did not send Mustafa Chohan the records he sought. Chohan does not mention in his complaint having filed an administrative appeal. However, he filed suit against the agency.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantU.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AppealD.C. Circuit 24-5126
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Opinion/Order [21]
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2022-08-16Initiating Pleading & IFP Application Received on 8/16/2022. A copy of the docket sheet has been mailed to the address of record for the pro se party. (ztnr) (Entered: 08/23/2022)
2022-08-161COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE filed by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN.(ztnr) (Entered: 08/23/2022)
2022-08-162MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN. (ztnr) (Entered: 08/23/2022)
2022-08-25MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiff's Motion 2 for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court shall randomly assign this case to a district judge for further proceedings. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Florence Y. Pan on 8/25/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 08/25/2022)
2022-09-02Case Assigned to Judge Royce C. Lamberth. (zsb) (Entered: 09/06/2022)
2022-09-283NEW Pro Se Consent To Receive Notices of Electronic Filing by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN (znmw) (Entered: 10/06/2022)
2022-09-29MINUTE ORDER. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d), the Clerk shall prepare and issue the summons and coordinate with the U.S. Marshal to serve process upon the defendant. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 9/29/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 09/29/2022)
2022-11-024SUMMONS (3) Issued as to U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General sent to U.S. Marshals Service. (zmrl) (Main Document 4 replaced on 11/8/2022) (znmw). Modified on 11/9/2022 to correct docket entry text (zsl). (Entered: 11/02/2022)
2022-11-075MOTION to Appoint Counsel by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN. (znmw) (Entered: 11/07/2022)
2022-11-176RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 11/3/2022, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Date of Service Upon the Mayor for the District of Columbia on 11/3/2022., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 11/3/2022. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 12/3/2022.) (znmw) (Entered: 11/18/2022)
2022-11-227ORDER denying 5 Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel (see document for details). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 11/22/2022. (psu1) (Entered: 11/22/2022)
2022-12-018NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Duffey on behalf of U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 12/01/2022)
2022-12-029Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint with proposed order by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
2022-12-2010ORDER granting Motion 9 for Extension of Time to Answer re Complaint 1 . It is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Answer due by 01/06/2023. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/20/2022. (lcrcl3) Modified on 12/22/2022 (zlsj). (Entered: 12/20/2022)
2023-01-0611ANSWER to 1 Complaint by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 01/06/2023)
2023-01-0912ORDER: The government is hereby ORDERED to file its Vaughn index and supporting dispositive motion within 30 days. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 01/09/2023. (lcrcl3) (Entered: 01/09/2023)
2023-02-0713MOTION for Extension of Time to File WITH PROPOSED ORDER by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 02/07/2023)
2023-03-01MINUTE ORDER granting 13 Defendant's Motion for an Extension of Time to March 24, 2023, to file a Vaughn index and dispositive motion. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/1/2023. (psu1) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-01Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 3/24/2023. Vaughn Index due by 3/24/2023. (smc) (Entered: 03/01/2023)
2023-03-2414MOTION for Summary Judgment by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Declaration Weetman, # 4 Exhibit 1 Vaughn Index, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Duffey, Thomas) (Entered: 03/24/2023)
2023-04-0315Order advising plaintiff to respond by May 26, 2023, to defendant's motion for summary judgment or risk entry of judgment in defendant's favor or dismissal of the case (see document for details). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/3/23. (psu1) (Entered: 04/03/2023)
2023-04-03Set/Reset Deadlines: Response due by 5/26/2023. (zsmc) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-04-0416MOTION to Appoint Counsel by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN. (zjm) (Entered: 04/04/2023)
2023-06-0117RESPONSE to Vaughn Index filed by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN. (znmw) (Entered: 06/02/2023)
2023-06-07MINUTE ORDER. Plaintiff's renewed motion [16 ] for an appointment of counsel is DENIED substantially for the reasons stated in the previous order denying same, ECF No. 7. In addition, the government's pending dispositive motion confirms that the issues in this FOIA case are not particularly complex and are likely to be resolved by the Court's independent review of the summary judgment record. Having revisited the factors for appointing counsel, LCvR 83.11(b)(3), and given the limited availability of pro bono resources, the Court finds an appointment unwarranted. Consequently, the time for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's motion for summary judgment is hereby ENLARGED to July 14, 2023. As previously warned, Plaintiff's failure to file a response within the additional time provided may result in entry of judgment in Defendant's favor or dismissal of the case for failure to prosecute. See Apr. 3, 2023 Order, ECF No. 15. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 6/7/2023. (psu1) (Entered: 06/07/2023)
2023-07-1418ERRATA by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN re 17 Response to Document. (ztth) (Entered: 07/20/2023)
2023-10-3119MOTION to Expedite, MOTION to Appoint Counsel by FIDA UL MUSTAFA CHOHAN. (ztth) (Entered: 11/01/2023)
2023-12-0520ORDER granting 14 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment; denying 19 Plaintiff's Motion to Expedite and to Appoint Counsel; and entering judgment in favor of the defendant, for the reasons stated in the Memorandum Opinion issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/5/2023. (psu1) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
2023-12-0521MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying the final order issued separately this day. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 12/5/2023. (psu1) (Entered: 12/05/2023)
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