Case: Aziz v. Gonzales

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Aziz v. Gonzales

COMPLAINT against defendants Alberto Gonzales, Michael Chertoff, Emilio T Gonzalez, Jane Arellano, Robert S Mueller, III. (No Filing fee required) filed by plaintiffs Samina Khwaja, Kolood Al-Kafaji, Ibrahim Batliwala, Imran Chaudhry, Mustafa Aziz, Lamia El Feky, Muhammad Malik, Mustafa Osman, Sami Trad, Yousuf Bhaghani.(jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

FAX number for Attorney Ranjana Natarajan, Mark D Rosenbaum is 213-250- 3919. (jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

FAX number for Attorney Lucas Guttentag, Cecillia D Wang is 415-395-0950. (jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Samina Khwaja, Kolood Al- Kafaji, Ibrahim Batliwala, Imran Chaudhry, Mustafa Aziz, Lamia El Feky, Muhammad Malik, Mustafa Osman, Sami Trad, Yousuf Bhaghani. (jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

STATEMENT of Related Case(s) filed by plaintiffs Samina Khwaja, Kolood Al- Kafaji, Ibrahim Batliwala, Imran Chaudhry, Mustafa Aziz, Lamia El Feky, Muhammad Malik, Mustafa Osman, Sami Trad, Yousuf Bhaghani. Related Case (s): n/a (jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF ADR PILOT PROGRAM filed.(jag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery),[1] as to Alberto Gonzales, Michael Chertoff, Emilio T Gonzalez. (bg, ) (Entered: 08/07/2006)

STANDING ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Percy Anderson. All counsel are ordered to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Central District of California. See document for further details. (gk, ) (Entered: 08/10/2006)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiffs upon Emilio T. Gonzales, in his official capacity as Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, served on 8/2/2006, answer due 10/1/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal, by Federal statute. Service accepted by Jonathan Katz, Associate Counsel, authorized to accept service. Original Summons not returned. (gk, ) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiffs upon Michael Chertoff, in his official capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, served on 8/2/2006, answer due 10/1/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal, by Federal statute. Service accepted by Jonathan Katz, Associate Counsel, authorized to accept service. Original Summons not attached. (gk, ) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiffs upon Jane Arellano, in her official capacity as Field Director of the Los Angeles District of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, served on 8/2/2006, answer due 10/1/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by Federal statute. Service accepted by Jonathan Katz, Associate Counsel, authorized to accept srevice. Original Summons not attached. (gk, ) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiffs upon Alberto Gonzales, in his official capacity as Attorney General of the United States, served on 8/2/2006, answer due 10/1/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by Federal statute. Service accepted by Genoveve Ortega, Legal Clerk, authorized to accept service on behalf of U.S. Attorney. Original Summons not returned. (gk, ) Modified on 8/25/2006 (gk, ). (Entered: 08/25/2006)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiffs upon Robert S. Mueller, III served on 8/3/2006, answer due 10/2/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by substituted service, by State statute. Service accepted by Deno "Doe," hispanic male, 40 years old, black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 8 inches, 165 pounds, person in charge and by first class mail on 8/3/2006. Original Summons not returned. (gk, ) (Entered: 08/25/2006)

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson that the claims of Mustafa Aziz, Muhammad Malik, Lamia El Feky, Imran Chaudhry, Mustafa Osman, Kolood Al-Kafaji, and Samina Omar Khwaja only, are dismissed without prejudice, with each party to bear its own costs and fees, including attorney fees.(gk, ) (Entered: 10/04/2006)

STIPULATION to Extend Time for Defendants to Answer; ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson that Defendants Alberto Gonzales; Michael Chertoff; Emilio T Gonzalez; Jane Arellano; Robert S Mueller, III shall respond to the Complaint on or before 11/1/2006. (jp) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

ANSWER to Complaint [1] filed by Federal Defendants Alberto Gonzales, Michael Chertoff, Emilio T. Gonzalez, Jane Arellano, Robert S. Mueller, III. (gk, ) (Entered: 11/06/2006)

SCHEDULING MEETING OF COUNSEL by Judge Percy Anderson: Set Hearings: Scheduling Conference set for 12/11/2006 10:30 AM before Judge Percy Anderson. Counsel shall meet at least 21 days in advance of the Scheduling Conference to prepare a jointly signed report for the court to be submitted no less than 14 days before the Scheduling Conference. See document for details.(gk, ) (Entered: 11/03/2006)

JOINT REPORT of Rule 26(f)initial meeting Discovery Plan filed; estimated length of trial 4 to 5 days. (et) (Entered: 12/01/2006)

MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Percy Anderson: Plaintiffs are ordered to show cause, in writing, why their class allegations should not be stricken for failure to timely file a Motion for Class Certification; Set Deadlines: Response to Order to Show Cause due by 1/8/2007. The Court further orders the parties to show cause, in writing, no later than 1/8/2007, why this matter should not be remanded with specific instructions directing CIS to complete the remaining named Petitioners' applications for naturalization, including issuance of certificates of naturalization if appropriate, within 60 days of the remand. In their response to the order to show cause, Defendants shall address why the Court should not order that all necessary background checks for the Petitioners be completed in a timely manner, so as to permit adjudication of the applications within 60 days. Court Reporter: Bridget Montero. (gk, ) (Entered: 12/15/2006)

Mail Returned addressed to Mark D. Rosenbaum, ACLU Foundation of Southern California re 13 Scheduling Meeting of Counsel, undeliverable mail, attempted - not known. (gk, ) (Entered: 01/12/2007)

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson that Plaintiffs withdraw their class action allegations, Complaint paragraphs 75-79, and their requests for class-wide relief, and dismiss this case as set forth below under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23(e). Plaintiffs Ibrahim Batliwala, Yusuf Bhaghani and Sammy Trad agree to dismiss their claims without prejudice. Defendant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("CIS") agrees to adjudicate Ibrahim Batliwala's application for citizenship within ten days of the date of entry of this order. CIS intends to grant Mr. Batliwala's application and swear him in as a U.S. citizen no later than 2/28/2007, provided that no negative information is discovered between the time of dismissal and the oath ceremony. CIS also agrees to adjudicate Mr. Trad's and Mr. Bhaghani's applications for citizenship within 30 days of the date of entry of this order. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)(gk, ) (Entered: 01/10/2007)

TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 12/11/06. Court Reporter: Bridget R. Montero. (dbu, ) (Entered: 01/09/2007)

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Percy Anderson that on or before 2/24/2007, Plaintiffs may file an Application for Attorney Fees with the Court, and a Notice of Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs and lodge a Bill of Costs with the Clerk of the Court. (gk, ) (Entered: 01/25/2007)

STIPULATION Re Settlement of Attorney Fees and Costs. (gk, ) (Entered: 03/12/2007)