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Case TitleThe Crow Creek Sioux Tribe v. The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services
DistrictDistrict of South Dakota
CityCentral Division
Case Number3:2024cv03015
Date Filed2024-05-23
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeU.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte
PlaintiffThe Crow Creek Sioux Tribe a federally recognized Indian Tribe
Case DescriptionCrow Creek Sioux Tribe submitted a FOIA request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs for records concerning the budget for the Crow Creek Agency BIA-OJS Law Enforcement Service for fiscal years 2018-2023. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request. After hearing nothing further from the agency, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe filed suit.
Complaint issues: Litigation - Attorney's fees, Failure to respond within statutory time limit

DefendantThe Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services
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2024-05-231COMPLAINT, $405 fee paid, receipt# ASDDC-4289612, in shell case on 05/23/2024 filed by The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-October 26, 2023 Email, # 2 Exhibit 2-November 10, 2023 Email, # 3 Exhibit 3-December 8, 2023, # 4 Exhibit 4-December 15, 2024 Email, # 5 Exhibit 5-February 5, 2024 Email) (KLE) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-05-232Summons Issued as to USA. Summmons(es) delivered to plaintiff's counsel via electronic delivery to plaintiffs attorney. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued, # 2 AO 85)(KLE) (Entered: 05/23/2024)
2024-06-123TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to U.S. District Judge Eric C Schulte for all further proceedings. Senior District Judge Karen E Schreier no longer assigned to case. Signed by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on 6/12/2024. (JLS) (Entered: 06/12/2024)
2024-07-034NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie C. Bengford on behalf of The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services. (Bengford, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
2024-07-035ANSWER to 1 Plaintiff's Complaint by The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services. (Bengford, Stephanie) (Entered: 07/03/2024)
2024-08-14Set/Reset Hearings: Remote Video Conference Hearing set for 8/19/2024 at 01:00 PM in Pierre Courtroom 1. (NO) (Entered: 08/14/2024)
2024-08-14Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 8/19/2024 at 01:00 PM in Pierre Courtroom 1 before U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte. (NO) (Entered: 08/14/2024)
2024-08-196Status Conference held on 8/19/2024. before U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte. (Court Reporter: Cheryl Hook) (ARW) (Entered: 08/19/2024)
2024-08-197SCHEDULING ORDER: Motions due by 3/17/2025. Signed by U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte on 8/20/2024. (SLT) (Entered: 08/20/2024)
2024-11-188STATUS REPORT by The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe (Fox, Michelle) (Entered: 11/18/2024)
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