Case: Meshal v. Higgenbotham

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

SUMMONS (4) Issued as to CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, STEVE HERSEM, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

MOTION for Leave to File Complaint without listing his home address by AMIR MESHAL. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

ORDER granting without prejudice to further review by the assigned judge 1 MOTION for Leave to File Complaint without listing his home address\. Signed by Chief Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 11/10/09. (See Order for Full Detail) (jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

COMPLAINT against CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, STEVE HERSEM, TWO UNKNOWN NAMED EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, JOHN AND JANE DOES 3-10 ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 4616025546) filed by AMIR MESHAL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

SUMMONS (4) Issued as to CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, STEVE HERSEM, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (jf, )

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jonathan Hafetz, :Firm- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, :Address- 125 Broad St, 17th floor, New York, NY 10004. Phone No. - 212-284-7321. Fax No. - 212-549-2583 by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nusrat J. Choudhury, :Firm- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, :Address- 125 Broad St, 17th floor, New York, NY 10004. Phone No. - 212-519-7876. Fax No. - 212-549-2583 by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(jf, ) (Entered: 11/19/2009)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by AMIR MESHAL. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zdr) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

MINUTE ORDER granting 4 and 5 motions for admission pro hac vice for Jonathan Hafetz and Nusrat Choudhury. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 20, 2009. (lcegs2) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

MINUTE ORDER granting 4 and 5 motions for admission pro hac vice for Jonathan Hafetz and Nusrat Choudhury. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on November 20, 2009. (lcegs2)

NOTICE of Filing Sealed Document by AMIR MESHAL (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 11/20/2009)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the US Attorney. (Spitzer, Arthur) Modified on 11/23/2009 (jf, ). (Entered: 11/22/2009)

NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 8 Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney for DC was entered in error and refiled by the Clerk's Office with the service date.(jf, ) (Entered: 11/23/2009)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the US Attorney, served on 11/19/2009, answer due 1/18/2010. (jf, ) (Entered: 11/23/2009)

NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY: Document No. re 8 Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney for DC was entered in error and refiled by the Clerk's Office with the service date.(jf, )

MOTION for Discovery -- motion for leave to conduct limited expedited Doe discovery by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - transcript of Texas hearing, # 2 Exhibit 2 - photograph of defendant Doe 1, # 3 proposed order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 11/30/2009)

1 Exhibit 1 - transcript of Texas hearing

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2 Exhibit 2 - photograph of defendant Doe 1

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on Attorney General. Date of Service Upon Attorney General 11/25/2009. (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 12/01/2009)

MOTION to Intervene by UNITED STATES (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Response to Discovery Motion)(znmw, ) (Entered: 12/14/2009)

Memorandum in opposition to re 12 MOTION to Intervene : NON-OPPOSITION filed by AMIR MESHAL. (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 12/19/2009)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 10 MOTION for Discovery -- motion for leave to conduct limited expedited Doe discovery filed by AMIR MESHAL. (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 12/19/2009)

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 United States' unopposed motion to intervene for the purpose of responding to 10 plaintiff's motion for expedited Doe discovery. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 22, 2009. (lcegs2) (Entered: 12/22/2009)

MINUTE ORDER granting 12 United States' unopposed motion to intervene for the purpose of responding to 10 plaintiff's motion for expedited Doe discovery. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 22, 2009. (lcegs2)

WITHDRAWN PURSUANT TO MINUTE ORDER FILED 12/31/09.....REPLY re 10 MOTION for Discovery -- motion for leave to conduct limited expedited Doe discovery filed by UNITED STATES. (Greene, Glenn) Modified on 1/4/2010 (jf, ). (Entered: 12/23/2009)

ERRATA re United States' Reply by UNITED STATES 10 MOTION for Discovery -- motion for leave to conduct limited expedited Doe discovery filed by AMIR MESHAL. (Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 12/23/2009)

MINUTE ORDER directing the United States government to withdraw 15 reply to motion for discovery. The Court will disregard the reply. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 31, 2009. (lcegs2 ) (Entered: 12/31/2009)

MINUTE ORDER directing the United States government to withdraw 15 reply to motion for discovery. The Court will disregard the reply. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on December 31, 2009. (lcegs2 )

SUMMONS (2) REISSUED as to STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM. (kb) (Entered: 01/11/2010)

SUMMONS (2) REISSUED as to STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM. (kb)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to STEVE HERSEM served on 1/11/2010, answer due 3/12/2010. (Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 01/12/2010)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM served on 1/11/2010, answer due 3/12/2010. (Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 01/12/2010)

ERRATA to Summons Return Executed as to Defendant Hersem (Corrected docket number on attached Declaration of James Puzo) by AMIR MESHAL 17 Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant. (Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

ERRATA Summons Return Executed as to Defendant Higgenbotham (Corrected docket number and date of service on attached Declaration of James Puzo) by AMIR MESHAL 18 Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant. (Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. The court sua sponte schedules a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Conduct Limited Expedited Discovery 10 on January 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 15, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/15/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. The court sua sponte schedules a hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Conduct Limited Expedited Discovery 10 on January 20, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 15, 2010. (lcegs4)

MINUTE ORDER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to reschedule the motions hearing currently scheduled for January 20, 2010. The motions hearing will now take place on January 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 19, 2010. (lcegs1) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to reschedule the motions hearing currently scheduled for January 20, 2010. The motions hearing will now take place on January 25, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 19, 2010. (lcegs1)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/25/2010 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 01/20/2010)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/25/2010 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, )

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: Motion Hearing held on 1/25/2010 re 10 motion for leave to conduct limited expedited discovery heard. Order to be presented. (Court Reporter CATALINA KERR.) (clv, ) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court has considered 10 plaintiff's Motion for Limited Expedited Doe Discovery, the response and reply thereto, and the arguments set forth in open court at the motions hearing in this matter on January 25, 2010. For the reasons stated in open court, and pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), the government is directed to serve the Complaint upon the two "federal agents who it is indicated by the records of the [Federal Bureau of Investigation] participated in" some or all of the actions ascribed in the Complaint to Defendants Doe 1 and Doe 2. Bivens, 403 U.S. at 389 n. 2. The government is directed to effect service upon the two agents by Monday, February 1, 2010, or to file a motion for reconsideration focusing strictly on Bivens' applicability to the government's service of Does 1 and 2. If a motion for reconsideration is filed, plaintiff is directed to file his response by February 8, 2010 and the government shall file its reply by February 10, 2010. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 25, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: Motion Hearing held on 1/25/2010 re 10 motion for leave to conduct limited expedited discovery heard. Order to be presented. (Court Reporter CATALINA KERR.) (clv, )

MINUTE ORDER. The Court has considered 10 plaintiff's Motion for Limited Expedited Doe Discovery, the response and reply thereto, and the arguments set forth in open court at the motions hearing in this matter on January 25, 2010. For the reasons stated in open court, and pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), the government is directed to serve the Complaint upon the two "federal agents who it is indicated by the records of the [Federal Bureau of Investigation] participated in" some or all of the actions ascribed in the Complaint to Defendants Doe 1 and Doe 2. Bivens, 403 U.S. at 389 n. 2. The government is directed to effect service upon the two agents by Monday, February 1, 2010, or to file a motion for reconsideration focusing strictly on Bivens' applicability to the government's service of Does 1 and 2. If a motion for reconsideration is filed, plaintiff is directed to file his response by February 8, 2010 and the government shall file its reply by February 10, 2010. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 25, 2010. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Government is directed to effect service upon the two agents or file a motion for reconsideration by 2/1/2010; Responses due by 2/8/2010; Replies due by 2/10/2010. (clv, ) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Nusrat J. Choudhury is granted leave to appear pro hac vice in the above−captioned case. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 26, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Government is directed to effect service upon the two agents or file a motion for reconsideration by 2/1/2010; Responses due by 2/8/2010; Replies due by 2/10/2010. (clv, )

MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Nusrat J. Choudhury is granted leave to appear pro hac vice in the above-captioned case. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 26, 2010. (lcegs4)

Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order (Stipulated) In Response to the Court's Minute Order of January 25, 2010 by UNITED STATES (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit A)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handling confidential material; allowing designated material to be filed under seal. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/10. (clv, ) (Entered: 02/04/2010)

Unopposed MOTION for an Order Directing the Clerk of Court to Issue Summonses for "John Doe 1" and "John Doe 2" in Compliance with the February 4, 2010, Stipulated protective Order re 22 Protective Order by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 02/08/2010)

ORDER granting 23 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Clerk to Issue Summonses for John Does 1 and 2, as directed in attached order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 9, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 02/09/2010)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JOHN DOE 1 served on 2/17/2010, answer due 3/10/2010; JOHN DOE 2 served on 2/17/2010, answer due 3/10/2010 (DOCUMENT FILED UNDER SEAL) (See Docket Entry 24 ) (jf, ) (Entered: 02/22/2010)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. TWO UNKNOWN NAMED EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT served on 2/17/2010, answer due 3/10/2010 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service on Doe 1, # 2 Declaration of Service on Doe 2)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 02/18/2010)

SEALED Return of Service filed by AMIR MESHAL. re 24 granting 23 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Clerk to Issue Summonses for John Does 1 and 2, as directed in attached order. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf, ) (Entered: 02/22/2010)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JOHN DOE 1 served on 2/17/2010, answer due 3/10/2010; JOHN DOE 2 served on 2/17/2010, answer due 3/10/2010 (DOCUMENT FILED UNDER SEAL) (See Docket Entry 24 ) (jf, )

MINUTE ORDER. In view of the number of defendants involved in the case, the possibility that the parties will have to respond to several motions and oppositions, and the consensual nature of the motion, the court grants 26 Consent Motion for an Enlargement of Time and to Establish a Consolidated Briefing Schedule. Defendants Hersem, Higgenbotham, and Does 1 and 2 shall respond to the Complaint by no later than April 19, 2010; Plaintiff shall respond to any dispositive motion filed by the Defendants by no later than June 4, 2010, and the Defendants shall reply by no later than July 6, 2010. The parties are instructed that the Court will view with disfavor any additional requests for extension of time. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 19, 2010.(lcegs4) (Entered: 02/19/2010)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 4/19/2010, Response to Dispositive Motions due by 6/4/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 7/6/2010. (clv, ) (Entered: 02/19/2010)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response and for Consolidated Response and Briefing Schedule by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, TWO UNKNOWN NAMED EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR AGENTS OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 02/19/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of the number of defendants involved in the case, the possibility that the parties will have to respond to several motions and oppositions, and the consensual nature of the motion, the court grants 26 Consent Motion for an Enlargement of Time and to Establish a Consolidated Briefing Schedule. Defendants Hersem, Higgenbotham, and Does 1 and 2 shall respond to the Complaint by no later than April 19, 2010; Plaintiff shall respond to any dispositive motion filed by the Defendants by no later than June 4, 2010, and the Defendants shall reply by no later than July 6, 2010. The parties are instructed that the Court will view with disfavor any additional requests for extension of time. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 19, 2010.(lcegs4)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Answer due by 4/19/2010, Response to Dispositive Motions due by 6/4/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 7/6/2010. (clv, )

SEALED Notice filed by UNITED STATES. re 24 ORDER granting 23 Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Clerk to Issue Summonses for John Does 1 and 2, as directed in attached order. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf, ) (Entered: 03/04/2010)

MOTION to Dismiss Filed by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 04/19/2010)

ERRATA to Motion to Dismiss (Corrected Pages i-viii) by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 29 MOTION to Dismiss Filed filed by CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 2, STEVE HERSEM, JOHN DOE 1. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Pages i-viii)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 04/20/2010)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN AND JANE DOES 3-10, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 filed by AMIR MESHAL.(znmw, ) (Entered: 05/10/2010)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Amended Complaint and to Establish a Consolidated Briefing Schedule by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 05/13/2010)

MINUTE ORDER GRANTING 32 Consent Motion for extension of time and proposed briefing schedule. Defendants shall file their renewed motion to dismiss by no later than June 23, 2010; plaintiff shall file his opposition by no later than July 23, 2010; defendants shall file their response by no later than August 20, 2010. In light of defendants' representation that "[t]he Defendants will move to dismiss the Amended Complaint and in the interest of judicial economy they intend to file a single, full motion to dismiss rather than a supplement to the motion to dismiss that was filed on April 19, 2010", 29 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is hereby DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on May 14, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 05/14/2010)

MINUTE ORDER GRANTING 32 Consent Motion for extension of time and proposed briefing schedule. Defendants shall file their renewed motion to dismiss by no later than June 23, 2010; plaintiff shall file his opposition by no later than July 23, 2010; defendants shall file their response by no later than August 20, 2010. In light of defendants' representation that "[t]he Defendants will move to dismiss the Amended Complaint and in the interest of judicial economy they intend to file a single, full motion to dismiss rather than a supplement to the motion to dismiss that was filed on April 19, 2010", 29 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss is hereby DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on May 14, 2010. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 6/23/2010. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 7/23/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 8/20/2010. (clv, ) (Entered: 05/18/2010)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 6/23/2010. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 7/23/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 8/20/2010. (clv, )

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Filed by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 06/23/2010)

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 07/13/2010)

MINUTE ORDER granting 24 plaintiff's consent motion for extension of time to respond to defendants' motion to dismiss the amended complaint. Plaintiff shall file his opposition to the motion to dismiss by no later than September 3, 2010. Defendants shall file their reply by no later than October 15, 2010. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 14, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 07/14/2010)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motions due by 9/3/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 10/15/2010. (clv, ) (Entered: 07/14/2010)

MINUTE ORDER granting 24 plaintiff's consent motion for extension of time to respond to defendants' motion to dismiss the amended complaint. Plaintiff shall file his opposition to the motion to dismiss by no later than September 3, 2010. Defendants shall file their reply by no later than October 15, 2010. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on July 14, 2010. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Response to Dispositive Motions due by 9/3/2010. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 10/15/2010. (clv, )

Memorandum in opposition to re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Filed filed by AMIR MESHAL. (Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 09/03/2010)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 10/08/2010)

MINUTE ORDER granting 36 defendants' unopposed motion for enlargement of page limitation for defendants' reply brief. Defendants' reply brief shall be limited to no more than 33 pages. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 12, 2010. (lcegs4) (Entered: 10/12/2010)

MINUTE ORDER granting 36 defendants' unopposed motion for enlargement of page limitation for defendants' reply brief. Defendants' reply brief shall be limited to no more than 33 pages. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on October 12, 2010. (lcegs4)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 33 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint Filed filed by STEVE HERSEM, CHRIS HIGGENBOTHAM, JOHN DOE 1, JOHN DOE 2. (Greene, Glenn) (Entered: 10/15/2010)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court, sua sponte, schedules a hearing on 33 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint for February 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 5, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 2/8/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court, sua sponte, schedules a hearing on 33 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint for February 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 5, 2011. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 2/8/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, )

Unopposed MOTION to Continue the Hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Choudhury, Nusrat) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

MINUTE ORDER granting 38 plaintiff's unopposed motion to continue the hearing on defendants' motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The hearing is hereby scheduled for March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 17, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/17/2011)

MINUTE ORDER granting 38 plaintiff's unopposed motion to continue the hearing on defendants' motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The hearing is hereby scheduled for March 1, 2011 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 17, 2011. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 01/18/2011)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, )

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Benjamin E. Wizner, :Firm- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004. Phone No. - 212-519-7860. Fax No. - (212) 549-2652 by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Benjamin E. Wizner, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 01/26/2011)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Benjamin E. Wizner. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 27, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 01/27/2011)

ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Benjamin E. Wizner. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on January 27, 2011. (lcegs4)

MINUTE ORDER. Due to the Court's calendar, the motions hearing previously scheduled for March 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. will now take place on March 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 9, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 02/09/2011)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, ) (Entered: 02/09/2011)

MINUTE ORDER. Due to the Court's calendar, the motions hearing previously scheduled for March 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. will now take place on March 1, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 9, 2011. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2011 10:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (clv, )

Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by AMIR MESHAL (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 02/22/2011)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of 40 the plaintiff's unopposed motion for an additional continuance of the hearing on defendant's motion to dismiss, the hearing previously scheduled for March 1, 2011 is hereby rescheduled for May 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. The proceedings in this matter are temporarily stayed until May 19, 2011. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 24, 2011. (lcegs4) (Entered: 02/24/2011)

MINUTE ORDER. In view of 40 the plaintiff's unopposed motion for an additional continuance of the hearing on defendant's motion to dismiss, the hearing previously scheduled for March 1, 2011 is hereby rescheduled for May 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 24A. The proceedings in this matter are temporarily stayed until May 19, 2011. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on February 24, 2011. (lcegs4)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 5/19/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Case Stayed (clv, ) (Entered: 02/25/2011)

Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 5/19/2011 11:00 AM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Case Stayed (clv, )