Case: Klusov v. Georgetown University

1:24-cv-02587 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Aug. 26, 2024

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On August 26, 2024, an alumnus of Georgetown University, with Jewish and Russian heritage, filed a lawsuit against Georgetown University. The plaintiff alleged that, while she was a graduate student, the University failed to meaningfully address hostile discrimination against Russian and Jewish students.

Summary Authors

Dahlia Gottlieb (11/23/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Lamberth, Royce C. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

KLUSOV, ALEKSEI (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Platt, Henry Adam (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:24-cv-02587

Complaint for a Civil Case

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

Complaint
3

1:24-cv-02587

Complaint with Clarifications

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

Complaint
8

1:24-cv-02587

First Amended Complaint

Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

Complaint
23

1:24-cv-02587

Memorandum Opinion

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 2377964

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69148718/klusov-v-georgetown-university/

Last updated Nov. 23, 2025, 3:27 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY with Jury Demand filed by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(zdp) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

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2

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (zdp) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

SUMMONS Not Issued as to GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (zdp)

Aug. 26, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024

Filing fee received: $ 405, receipt number: 208131. (zdp)

Sept. 9, 2024

Sept. 9, 2024

Filing Fee Received

Sept. 10, 2024

Sept. 10, 2024

Summons Not Issued

Sept. 10, 2024

Sept. 10, 2024

3

NOTICE of Exhibits re 1 Complaint filed by ALEKSEI KLUSOV.(zdp) Modified docket text on 10/4/2024 (zdp). (Entered: 09/30/2024)

Sept. 12, 2024

Sept. 12, 2024

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Summons Issued

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

Summons (1) Issued as to GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Sent summons to plaintiff email address) (zdp)

Oct. 2, 2024

Oct. 2, 2024

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

MINUTE ORDER finding as moot 2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis because Plaintiff has since submitted the filing fee. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/4/2024. (lcrcl3) Modified to add minute on 10/7/2024 (smc).

Oct. 7, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024

4

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY served on 11/20/2024, answer due 12/11/2024 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Affidavit of Service, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 22, 2024

Nov. 22, 2024

5

NOTICE of Appearance by Henry Adam Platt on behalf of GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

6

MOTION to Dismiss by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests Corporate Disclosure Statement by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

8

AMENDED COMPLAINT against GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY with Jury Demand filed by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 12/13/2024)

Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

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10

MOTION for Extension of Time by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

11

MOTION for CM/ECF Password by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (See docket entry 10 to view document) (zdp) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

9

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Dec. 20, 2024

Dec. 20, 2024

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CM/ECF Password

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

12

RESPONSE re 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to filed by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

Dec. 26, 2024

Dec. 26, 2024

13

RESPONSE re 11 MOTION for CM/ECF Password filed by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Platt, Henry) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

Dec. 26, 2024

Dec. 26, 2024

14

MOTION for Hearing by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (zdp) Modified docket text and event on 12/30/2024 (zdp). (Main Document 14 replaced on 12/30/2024) (zdp). (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 27, 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

15

MOTION for Extension of Time to by ALEKSEI KLUSOV. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(zdp) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 1, 2025

Jan. 1, 2025

16

RESPONSE re 14 MOTION for Hearing Opposition to Motion for Oral Argument filed by GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. (Platt, Henry) (Entered: 01/08/2025)

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

17

Order on Motion for CM/ECF Password AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Jan. 8, 2025

Jan. 8, 2025

18

Memorandum in opposition to motion

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

19

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

20

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

21

Errata

April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

22

Reply to opposition to motion

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

23

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 8/15/2025. (lcrcl3)

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

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24

Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Dismiss

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Order on Motion for Hearing

Aug. 15, 2025

Aug. 15, 2025

25

Clarify

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

26

Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

RECAP
27

Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

28

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

29

Amended Notice of Appeal

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

30

Supplemental ROA Sent to USCA

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

31

Notice (Other)

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

32

Sealed Document

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

33

Amended Notice of Appeal

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

34

Sealed Document

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

35

Notice (Other)

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

36

Supplemental ROA Sent to USCA

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

USCA Case Number

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

37

Notice (Other)

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

38

Clarify

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

39

Supplemental ROA Sent to USCA

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

USCA Appeal Fees

Sept. 19, 2025

Sept. 19, 2025

40

Order on Motion to Clarify AND Order on Motion to Clarify

Oct. 2, 2025

Oct. 2, 2025

RECAP

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

Oct. 3, 2025

Oct. 3, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Education

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 26, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff is a Jewish and Russian alumnus of Georgetown.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Georgetown University (District of Columbia), Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

College/University

Facility Type(s):

Non-government non-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1985

State law

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:24-cv-02587

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 25-07137

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Damages

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Education

School/University policies

Discrimination Basis:

National origin discrimination

Religion discrimination

Affected Religion(s):

Judaism