Case: ACLU of Oregon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

3:17-cv-00575 | U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

Filed Date: April 12, 2017

Closed Date: 2019

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Case Summary

On April 12, 2017, the ACLUs of Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming filed this suit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This was one of over a dozen such suits; each aimed to shed light on how U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented President Trump's January 27, 2017 and March 6, 2017 Executive Orders (EO) that banned admission to the U.S. of nationals of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Specifically, the plaintiffs sought information "concerning CBP’…

On April 12, 2017, the ACLUs of Oregon, Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming filed this suit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This was one of over a dozen such suits; each aimed to shed light on how U.S. Customs and Border Protection implemented President Trump's January 27, 2017 and March 6, 2017 Executive Orders (EO) that banned admission to the U.S. of nationals of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Specifically, the plaintiffs sought information "concerning CBP’s local implementation of President Trump’s January 27, 2017 Executive Order . . . as well as any other judicial order or executive directive issued regarding Executive Order No. 1, including President Trump’s March 6, 2017 Executive Order." The request concerned implementation at international airports within the purview of CBP's Portland Field Office, including Portland International Airport, Denver International Airport, Ted Stevens International Airport, Boise International Airport, and Casper/Natrona County International Airport. The request also concerned the number of individuals who were detained or subjected to secondary screening, extended questioning, enforcement examination, or consideration for a waiver at the aforementioned airports pursuant to the EO.

In the complaint, the plaintiffs argued that the requested records "would facilitate the public’s understanding of how the defendants implemented and enforced the Executive Orders" and that "[s]uch information is critical to the public’s ability to hold the government accountable."

The case was assigned to Judge Marco A. Hernandez.

On May 8, 2017, the government filed a motion to treat all of these FOIA cases as "multidistrict litigation" effectively consolidating them before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. For the transfer motion see this case. The ACLU filed their opposition to the motion to transfer on May 30, arguing that "[g]ranting consolidation and transfer would promote forum-shopping and delay, not justice." On Aug. 3, 2017, the U.S. District Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation denied the government's consolidation motion. In its order, the Panel found that although the thirteen FOIA cases share "a limited number of factual issues," and these issues "appear relatively straightforward and unlikely to entail extensive pretrial proceedings."

The court approved multiple schedule extensions for discovery. The parties continued with discovery and court telephone conferences through January 11, 2019, at which point an order for a joint status report was stayed due to a “lapse in appropriations to the Department of Justice” until February 25. On February 25, 2019, the parties jointly stipulated to dismiss with prejudice the case without award from the court. The dismissal was approved on February 26, 2019 and this case is closed. For the documents released by the government in all the ACLU cases see this case.

Summary Authors

Virginia Weeks (4/28/2017)

Virginia Weeks (6/27/2017)

Jamie Kessler (7/31/2017)

Maddie McFee (11/25/2019)

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People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Barghaan, Dennis Carl (Oregon)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Amiri, Brigitte Adrienne (Oregon)

Attorney, Noticing INS (Oregon)

Barnard, Thomas H (Oregon)

Bennett, Michelle R. (Oregon)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:17-cv-00575

Docket [PACER]

American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Feb. 26, 2019

Feb. 26, 2019

Docket
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3:17-cv-00575

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief for Violation of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552

American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

Complaint

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Docket

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Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $400 collected. Agency Tracking ID: 0979-4972084 Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, Inc., American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, American Civil Liberties Union of Alaksa, American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming against All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet). (Chaimov, Gregory) (Entered: 04/12/2017)

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3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

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Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Marco A. Hernandez and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. Discovery is to be completed by 8/10/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 9/11/2017. Pretrial Order is due by 9/11/2017. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (cib) (Entered: 04/12/2017)

April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

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Proposed Summons US Dept of Homeland Security Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Chaimov, Gregory) (Entered: 04/12/2017)

April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

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Proposed Summons US Customs and Border Protection Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Chaimov, Gregory) (Entered: 04/12/2017)

April 12, 2017

April 12, 2017

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Summons Issued Electronically as to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (Attachments: # 1 issued summons US Customs and Border Protection) (cib) (Entered: 04/13/2017)

1 issued summons US Customs and Border Protection

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April 13, 2017

April 13, 2017

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Notice of Appearance of Chetan Patil appearing on behalf of All Defendants Filed by on behalf of All Defendants (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

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Notice of Motion filed with the JPML to Transfer Action Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407 Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Transfer Motion, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Supporting Memorandum, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Schedule of Actions) (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

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3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Supporting Memorandum

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Schedule of Actions

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May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

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Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or otherwise respond to Complaint. Filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Time to Answer 8 .A response to the Complaint is due by 6/29/2017. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

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Motion for Stay of Proceedings pending a decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Defendants' Motion to Transfer. Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

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Response to Motion for Stay of Proceedings pending a decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Defendants' Motion to Transfer 10 . Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Chaimov, Gregory) (Entered: 05/25/2017)

May 25, 2017

May 25, 2017

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Notice re Motion for Stay 10 Notice of filing of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Filed by All Plaintiffs (Related document(s): Motion for Stay 10 .) (Chaimov, Gregory) (Entered: 05/30/2017)

May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

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Notice of Filing of JPML Reply Brief Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit JPML Reply Brief) (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 06/06/2017)

1 Exhibit JPML Reply Brief

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June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

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Reply to Motion for Stay of Proceedings pending a decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on Defendants' Motion to Transfer 10 . Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

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Notice of Decision in Related Case Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Attachments: # 1 District of Maine Order) (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 06/19/2017)

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June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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ORDER: Denying Motion for Stay 10 . Signed on 6/19/2017 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 06/19/2017)

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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Answer to 1 Complaint,, . Filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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Notice of Appearance of Matthew J. Berns appearing on behalf of All Defendants Filed by on behalf of All Defendants (Berns, Matthew) (Entered: 07/22/2017)

July 22, 2017

July 22, 2017

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Joint Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines Joint Motion to Extend Case Schedule Deadlines. Filed by American Civil Liberties Union of Alaksa, American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho, American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon, Inc., American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming. (Green, Derek) (Entered: 07/31/2017)

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 19 .The parties shall complete their initial conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1)(B) and LR 26-1 by August 30, 2017. Discovery is to be completed by 10/10/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 11/10/2017. Pretrial Order is due by 11/10/2017. Joint Schedule for remaining deadlines is due by 9/6/2017. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 08/01/2017)

Aug. 1, 2017

Aug. 1, 2017

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Notice of Attorney Substitution:Attorney Brigham J. Bowen is substituted as counsel of record in place of Attorney Matthew J. Berns Filed by All Defendants. (Bowen, Brigham) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

Aug. 24, 2017

Aug. 24, 2017

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Second Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines Joint Motion to Extend Case Schedule Deadlines. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Green, Derek) (Entered: 09/06/2017)

Sept. 6, 2017

Sept. 6, 2017

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ORDER: Granting Motion for Extension of Discovery & PTO Deadlines 22 . A jointly proposed case schedule is due by 10/6/2017. Discovery is to be completed by 12/11/2017. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 1/10/2018. Pretrial Order is due by 1/10/2018. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

Sept. 13, 2017

Sept. 13, 2017

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Unopposed Motion to Alter Case Schedule and Deadlines. Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Bowen, Brigham) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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ORDER: Granting Unopposed Motion to Alter Case Schedule and Deadlines 24 . A joint status report is due by 11/6/2017. A telephone status conference to discuss the case scheduled is set for 11/8/2017 at 10:00AM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. All other deadlines will be discussed and set accordingly at the status conference. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (the phone number provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

Oct. 11, 2017

Oct. 11, 2017

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Notice of Appearance of Joseph C. Dugan appearing on behalf of All Defendants Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 10/15/2017)

Oct. 15, 2017

Oct. 15, 2017

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Joint Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) Agreement . Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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Joint ADR Report . Filed by All Defendants.(Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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Joint Status Report . Filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Core Search Terms) (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

1 Exhibit A: Core Search Terms

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Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The Telephone Status Conference set for 11/8/2017 at 10:00AM is RESET to 11/13/2017 at 01:30PM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall use the same conference call information provided to the parties on 10/11/2017. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

Nov. 6, 2017

Nov. 6, 2017

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MINUTES of Proceedings: Status Conference held. Discovery is to be completed by 5/31/2018. Status Conference is set for 3/1/2018 at 09:00AM in Portland by telephone before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall use the same conference call information provided to the parties on 10/11/2017. Derek D. Green and Mathew W. dos Santos present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Joseph C. Dugan present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Nancy Walker. Judge Marco A. Hernandez presiding. (dls) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

Nov. 13, 2017

Nov. 13, 2017

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez: Due to a conflict in the Court's schedule, the telephone Status Conference set for 3/1/2018 at 9:00AM is reset AS TO TIME ONLY to 3/1/2018 at 12:15PM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall use the same conference call information provided to the parties on 10/11/2017. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) Modified on 11/14/2017 to indicate time change only. NEF will be regenerated (jp). (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

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Transcript Designation and Order Form for the hearing held on 11/13/17 before Judge Hernandez. Court Reporter: Nancy Walker. . Filed by All Defendants. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

Nov. 14, 2017

Nov. 14, 2017

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Notice of Attorney Withdrawal: Filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Patil, Chetan) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

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OFFICIAL COURT TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS FILED Telephonic hearing held on November 13, 2017 before Judge Marco A. Hernandez, Court Reporter Nancy M. Walker, telephone number 503-326-8186 or e-mail nancy_walker@ord.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at Court's public terminal or purchased from the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. Afterwards it may be obtained from the Court Reporter (503-326-8186) or through PACER-See Policy at ord.uscourts.gov. Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript is due by 12/20/2017. Redaction Request due 1/3/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/16/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/13/2018. (Walker, Nancy) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

Dec. 13, 2017

Dec. 13, 2017

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. Due to a conflict in the Court's schedule, the telephone Status Conference set for 3/1/2018 at 12:15PM is RESET AS TO TIME ONLY TO 3/1/2018 at 10:30AM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall use the same conference call information provided for the 12:15 call. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 02/23/2018)

Feb. 23, 2018

Feb. 23, 2018

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MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephone Status Conference held. Status of case discussed as stated on the record. A further Telephone Status Conference is set for 6/18/2018 at 09:30AM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (the phone number provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. Derek Green present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Joseph Dugan present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Ryan White. Judge Marco A. Hernandez presiding. (jp) (Entered: 03/01/2018)

March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. Due to a conflict in the Court's schedule, the Telephone Status Conference set for 6/18/2018 at 9:30AM is RESET to 6/19/2018 at 09:30AM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall call in to the same number provided for the call on 6/18/2018. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 05/15/2018)

May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018

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MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephone Status Conference held. Status of case discussed as stated on the record. A further Telephone Status Conference is set for 7/26/2018 at 04:30PM in Portland by telephone before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (the phone number provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. Derek D. Green present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Joseph C. Dugan present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Ariel Badenhop. Judge Marco A. Hernandez presiding. (jp) (Entered: 06/19/2018)

June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

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MINUTES of Proceedings: Telephone Status Conference held. Status of case discussed as stated on the record. A further Status Conference is set for 9/25/2018 at 09:30AM in Portland by telephone before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. Derek D. Green present as counsel for plaintiff(s). Joseph C. Dugan present as counsel for defendant(s). Court Reporter: Nancy Walker. Judge Marco A. Hernandez presiding. (jp) (Entered: 07/27/2018)

July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. At the request of the parties, the Telephone Status Conference set for 9/25/2018 at 9:30AM is RESET to 10/11/2018 at 03:30PM before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall call into the court's conference line (the phone number provided via separate email) five minutes prior to the scheduled conference time. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 09/24/2018)

Sept. 24, 2018

Sept. 24, 2018

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Notice of Change of Address. Filed by All Defendants. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 10/12/2018)

Oct. 12, 2018

Oct. 12, 2018

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez The telephone Status Conference set for 10/11/2018 at 3:30PM was canceled and is RESET to 12/5/2018 at 10:00AM in Portland by telephone before Judge Marco A. Hernandez. The parties shall use the same call-in information provided for the 10/11/18 call. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 10/19/2018)

Oct. 19, 2018

Oct. 19, 2018

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Joint Status Report and Request to Vacate Telephonic Status Conference by All Defendants. Filed by All Defendants. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

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Scheduling Order by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. Pursuant to the parties' Joint Status Report 44, the telephone conference set for TOMORROW, 12/5/2018 is CANCELED. The parties shall file either a joint status report or a stipulation of dismissal on or before 1/11/2019. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 12/04/2018)

Dec. 4, 2018

Dec. 4, 2018

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Unopposed Motion for Stay of 1/11/19 Deadline for Joint Status Report or Stipulation of Dismissal in Light of Lapse in Appropriations. Filed by All Defendants. (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 01/08/2019)

Jan. 8, 2019

Jan. 8, 2019

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ORDER: Granting Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Stay of 1/11/19 Deadline for Joint Status Report or Stipulation of Dismissal in Light of Lapse in Appropriations 46 . Counsel shall inform the Court once Congress has appropriated funds for the Department. The parties' deadline for their joint status report or stipulation of dismissal shall be extended by a period of one month following the date appropriations are restored. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 01/09/2019)

Jan. 9, 2019

Jan. 9, 2019

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Notice re Order on motion for stay, 47 (Notice of Restoration of Appropriations) Filed by All Defendants. (Related document(s): Order on motion for stay, 47 .) (Dugan, Joseph) (Entered: 01/28/2019)

Jan. 28, 2019

Jan. 28, 2019

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ORDER: Pursuant to Defendants' Notice to the Court of Restoration of Appropriations 48, the parties joint status report or stipulation of dismissal is due February 25, 2019. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 01/30/2019)

Jan. 30, 2019

Jan. 30, 2019

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Stipulated Motion to Dismiss Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Green, Derek) (Entered: 02/25/2019)

Feb. 25, 2019

Feb. 25, 2019

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ORDER: GRANTING Plaintiffs Stipulated Motion to Dismiss 50 . This case is dismissed with prejudice and without an award by this Court of costs or fees to any party. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (jp) (Entered: 02/26/2019)

Feb. 26, 2019

Feb. 26, 2019

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Case Details

State / Territory: Oregon

Case Type(s):

National Security

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration FOIA cases

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 12, 2017

Closing Date: 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

ACLU of Oregon, ACLU of Alaska, ACLU of Colorado, ACLU of Idaho, and ACLU of Wyoming

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

General/Misc.:

Record-keeping

Records Disclosure

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Religion discrimination

Affected Language(s):

Arabic

Immigration/Border:

Admission - criteria

Admission - procedure

Asylum - criteria

Asylum - procedure

Border police

Constitutional rights

Deportation - judicial review

Deportation - procedure

Detention - conditions

Detention - criteria

Detention - procedures

Refugees

Visas - criteria

Visas - procedures