Case: Unidad Latina En Accion v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

3:07-cv-01224 | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Filed Date: Aug. 10, 2007

Closed Date: 2009

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Case Summary

On August 10, 2007, attorneys and law student interns with the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization of the Yale Law School, filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552 ("FOIA"), in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, seeking to compel the release of government records regarding the immigration enforcement policies, practices, and activities of the Immigration and Custom Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security ("ICE") in an…

On August 10, 2007, attorneys and law student interns with the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization of the Yale Law School, filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552 ("FOIA"), in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, seeking to compel the release of government records regarding the immigration enforcement policies, practices, and activities of the Immigration and Custom Enforcement Division of the Department of Homeland Security ("ICE") in and around New Haven, Connecticut. Specifically, Plaintiffs sought the release of records relating to a June 6, 2007 immigration raid in New Haven, Connecticut, in which 29 individuals were arrested and detained. Plaintiffs alleged that the raid came on the heels of the approval of a municipal identification card program in New Haven. The Government filed an answer, generally denying Plaintiffs' allegations.

In April of 2008, the Government moved for summary judgment. During oral argument, the District Court (Judge Mark R. Kravitz) suggested he conduct an in camera review of certain categories of documents in dispute. In September of 2008, the Court issued its Ruling on Documents Submitted In Camera, holding that certain categories of documents containing individually identifiable information were properly withheld from disclosure, but that certain email documents were not exempt from disclosure. Unidad Latina En Acción v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Sec., 253 F.R.D. 44 (D. Conn. 2008). The Court instructed the parties to use this ruling as a guide for resolving similar disputes.

On December 9, 2008, the Court (Judge Kravitz) entered its ruling on the adequacy of the Government's search. The Court ordered the Government to submit an additional declaration detailing three discrete aspects of its search, but stated that once the Government did so, it would be inclined to grant summary judgment on the adequacy of the search. However, the Plaintiffs then moved for relief from the order, stating that the Government had included false statements in one of the declarations that the Court had relied upon. The Court subsequently granted the Plaintiffs' motion and allowed them to depose certain ICE FOIA officers on the adequacy of the Government's search. The Government also withdrew its summary judgment motion insofar as it pertained to the adequacy of the search.

On January 30, 2009, the Court (Judge Kravitz) ruled on its second in camera review based on a certain set of redactions in the Government's documents. The Court ordered that the redactions were appropriate where the individually identifiable information could be matched to individuals, but held it was inappropriate to withhold such information when it was already in the public domain. With this ruling, the Court denied the Government's summary judgment motion as moot, as it had now conducted two in camera reviews and the Government had withdrawn another aspect of its motion.

The Government then submitted a third round of documents for the Court's review, with the dispute now centered on the scope of Plaintiffs' FOIA request. On March 27, 2009, the Court entered a text order stating that, for reasons stated during oral argument, the Government had properly withheld certain documents but not others.

In late May 2009, following the depositions of the ICE FOIA officers, the parties had worked out an agreement regarding the adequacy of the Government's searches. By November, the parties stipulated that, with the exception of costs and attorneys fees, no further relief was being sought from the Court, and stipulated to dismiss the claims with prejudice. The Court entered judgment for Plaintiffs in part and for the Government in part. In January of 2010, the parties settled the outstanding issues of costs and attorneys' fees, with the Government agreeing to pay Plaintiffs' counsel $64,000.00.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (2/26/2008)

Dan Whitman (10/15/2014)

People

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Judge(s)

Kravitz, Mark R. (Connecticut)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ahmad, Muneer I. (Connecticut)

Cox, Justin (Connecticut)

Klugman, Zoe (Connecticut)

Lasch, Christopher Nelson (Connecticut)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

3:07-cv-01224

Docket [PACER]

En Accion v. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 19, 2010

Jan. 19, 2010

Docket
1

3:07-cv-01224

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

Complaint
6

3:07-cv-01224

Defendant's Answer

Unidad Latina En Accion v. Department of Homeland Security

Sept. 13, 2007

Sept. 13, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
37

3:07-cv-01224

Ruling on Documents Submitted In Camera

Unidad Latina en Acción v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sept. 30, 2008

Sept. 30, 2008

Order/Opinion

253 F.R.D. 253

60

3:07-cv-01224

Ruling on the Adequacy of DHS's Search

Unidad Latina en Acción v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Dec. 9, 2008

Dec. 9, 2008

Order/Opinion

2008 WL 2008

81

3:07-cv-01224

Ruling on Documents Submitted In Camera

Unidad Latina en Acción v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 30, 2009

Jan. 30, 2009

Order/Opinion
119

3:07-cv-01224

Joint Stipulation Resolving All Remaining Claims Other Than Costs and Attorneys' Fees

Unidad Latina en Acción v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Nov. 4, 2009

Nov. 4, 2009

Settlement Agreement
124

3:07-cv-01224

Stipulation for Compromise Settlement and Release of Claims Regarding Fees and Costs

Unidad Latina en Acción v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 15, 2010

Jan. 15, 2010

Settlement Agreement

Docket

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Last updated March 14, 2024, 3:09 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Department of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number N022076), filed by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc.(Rodko, B.) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

RECAP

Summons Issued as to USA

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

PACER
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Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 11/10/07.Amended Pleadings due by 10/9/2007.,Discovery due by 2/9/2008.,Dispositive Motions due by 3/10/2008.. Signed by Clerk on 8/10/07. (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

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ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 8/10/07. (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Rodko, B.) (Entered: 08/13/2007)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

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Summons Issued as to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Rodko, B.)

Aug. 10, 2007

Aug. 10, 2007

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NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria S Shin on behalf of Department of Homeland Security (Shin, Victoria) (Entered: 09/13/2007)

Sept. 13, 2007

Sept. 13, 2007

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ANSWER to Complaint by Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)(Shin, Victoria) (Entered: 09/13/2007)

2 Exhibit A

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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Sept. 13, 2007

Sept. 13, 2007

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MOTION for telephonic status Conference by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

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Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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NOTICE by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc re 7 MOTION for telephonic status Conference (CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE) (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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MOTION Leave to Appear as Law Student by Unidad Latina En Accion.Responses due by 11/8/2007 (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student by Unidad Latina En Accion.Responses due by 11/8/2007 (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student by Junta for Progressive Action, Inc.Responses due by 11/8/2007 (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student by Junta for Progressive Action, Inc.Responses due by 11/8/2007 (Lasch, Christopher) (Entered: 10/18/2007)

Oct. 18, 2007

Oct. 18, 2007

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ORDER granting 7 Motion for Conference. A telephonic status conference will be held on October 22, 2007, at 11:30 a.m. Plaintiffs' counsel will initiate the conference call. After all of the parties are on the conference call, they should then call chambers at (203) 773-2022 on the above date and time. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/19/2007. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

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ORDER granting 9, 10, 11, 12 Motions to appear as Law Student Interns. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/19/2007. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/19/2007)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

PACER

Set Deadlines: Telephone Status Conference set for 10/22/2007 11:30 AM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz (Ghilardi, K.)

Oct. 19, 2007

Oct. 19, 2007

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz : Telephone Status Conference held on 10/22/2007. 15 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2007)

Oct. 22, 2007

Oct. 22, 2007

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First MOTION for Status Conference by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/03/2008)

March 3, 2008

March 3, 2008

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Status Conference

March 4, 2008

March 4, 2008

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: Telephone Status Conference held on 3/4/2008. 8 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.)

March 4, 2008

March 4, 2008

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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Conference. The Court having conferred telephonically with counsel on March 4, 2008, the following schedule will govern: All Defendant agencies must file dispositive motions by April 4, 2008. No further extensions of this deadline will be granted for any reason. Plaintiffs shall file their responses no later than April 25, 2008. Defendants shall file their reply briefs no later than May 9, 2008. There will be no further extensions granted. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 3/5/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 03/05/2008)

March 5, 2008

March 5, 2008

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

March 5, 2008

March 5, 2008

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Set Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 4/4/2008 (Ghilardi, K.)

March 5, 2008

March 5, 2008

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NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas P. Morabito on behalf of Department of Homeland Security (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

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MOTION for Summary Judgment by Department of Homeland Security.Responses due by 4/25/2008 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit to Declaration, # 4 Exhibit to declaration, # 5 Exhibit to declaration, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Statement of Material Facts)(Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 04/04/2008)

2 Memorandum in Support

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4 Exhibit to Declaration

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6 Exhibit to declaration

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12 Statement of Material Facts

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April 4, 2008

April 4, 2008

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OBJECTION re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Defendant U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security filed by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix of Unpublished Cases, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Simon Moshenberg, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits A through E, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits F through S, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits T through U, # 6 Exhibit Exhibits T through EE, # 7 Statement of Material Facts 56a Statement)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 04/25/2008)

1 Appendix of Unpublished Cases

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2 Appendix of Unpublished Cases

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3 Affidavit Declaration of Simon Moshenberg

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4 Exhibit Exhibits A through E

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5 Exhibit Exhibits F through S

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6 Exhibit Exhibits T through U

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7 Exhibit Exhibits T through EE

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8 Statement of Material Facts 56a Statement

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April 25, 2008

April 25, 2008

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REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Declaration)(Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 05/09/2008)

2 Supplement Declaration

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May 9, 2008

May 9, 2008

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ORDER Setting Hearing on Motion 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment: Oral argument set for 6/12/2008 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom Four, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 5/19/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 05/19/2008)

May 19, 2008

May 19, 2008

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Lynn Colson on behalf of Department of Homeland Security (Colson, Michelle) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 10, 2008

June 10, 2008

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern by Department of Homeland Security. (Colson, Michelle) (Entered: 06/10/2008)

June 10, 2008

June 10, 2008

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ORDER granting 24 Motion to Permit Appearance of Law Student Intern. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 6/11/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 06/11/2008)

June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008

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Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: taking under advisement 19 Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion Hearing held on 6/12/2008 re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Homeland Security. Total Time: 2 hours 6 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 06/13/2008)

June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 8/15/2008 at 09:00 AM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz for the purpose of discussing in camera review of documents. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 08/07/2008)

Aug. 7, 2008

Aug. 7, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/8/2008 at 03:30 PM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. Plaintiff's attorney will initiate the telephone conference call. After all of the parties are on the conference call, they should then call chambers at (203) 773-2022 on the above date and time. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 08/15/2008)

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: Telephone Status Conference held on 8/15/2008. 46 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 08/21/2008)

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. NOTE NEW TIME: Telephonic Conference reset for 9/8/2008 at 08:30 AM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. Plaintiff's attorney will initiate the telephone conference call. After all of the parties are on the conference call, they should then call chambers at (203) 773-2022 on the above date and time. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 08/26/2008)

Aug. 26, 2008

Aug. 26, 2008

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MOTION to Withdraw Law Student Intern Appearance by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 08/28/2008)

Aug. 28, 2008

Aug. 28, 2008

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ORDER granting 31 Motion to Withdraw Law Student Intern Appearance of Justin Cox. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 8/29/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 08/29/2008)

Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/4/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. Plaintiffs' attorney will initiate the telephone conference call. After all of the parties are on the conference call, they should then call chambers at (203) 773-2022 on the above date and time. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 09/02/2008)

Sept. 2, 2008

Sept. 2, 2008

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: Telephone Status Conference held on 9/4/2008. 48 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 09/04/2008)

Sept. 4, 2008

Sept. 4, 2008

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ORDER. As discussed during an on-the-record telephonic conference on September 4, 2008, the Court sets the following schedule for supplemental filings: The Government will file a supplemental declaration from the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") regarding additional searches no later than September 25, 2008. Plaintiffs must file any supplemental briefing related to the adequacy of the search no later than October 2, 2008, and the Government may respond no later than October 10, 2008. The Government will file a supplemental Vaughn Index regarding additional DHS documents no later than October 22, 2008. The parties will confer regarding the contents of the Index and the need for supplemental briefing and will submit a joint schedule for any additional briefing no later than October 31, 2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 9/5/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 09/05/2008)

Sept. 5, 2008

Sept. 5, 2008

PACER

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings

Sept. 5, 2008

Sept. 5, 2008

PACER

Set Deadlines as to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 10/31/2008 (Ghilardi, K.)

Sept. 5, 2008

Sept. 5, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security Second Supplemental Declaration (Morabito, Douglas)in support of 19 Motion for Summary Judgment. Modified on 9/26/2008 to create link to document No. 19 (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 09/25/2008)

Sept. 25, 2008

Sept. 25, 2008

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RULING on Documents Submitted In Camera. Joint Proposal to be submitted no later than 10/14/2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 9/30/2008. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 09/30/2008)

Sept. 30, 2008

Sept. 30, 2008

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MOTION for Extension of Time to file response/reply to 19 motion for summary judgment until Oct. 9, 2008 re Plaintiffs' Supplemental Briefing 35 Order, by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/2/2008 to correct event (Kelsey, N.). Modified on 10/10/2008 to create link to document No. 19 (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 10/01/2008)

Oct. 1, 2008

Oct. 1, 2008

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 38 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiffs' shall file their Supplemental Brief no later than October 9, 2008. The time for Defendant's Response is extended until October 17, 2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/2/2008. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 10/02/2008)

Oct. 2, 2008

Oct. 2, 2008

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First MOTION for Extension of Time to file response/reply until November 6, 2008 re 35 Order, by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) re 19 motion for summary judgment. Modified on 10/3/2008 to correct event (Kelsey, N.). Modified on 10/10/2008 to create link to document No. 19 (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 10/03/2008)

Oct. 3, 2008

Oct. 3, 2008

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ORDER granting 40 Motion for Extension of Time. The Government shall file its supplemental Vaughn Index regarding additional DHS documents no later than November 6, 2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/6/2008. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 10/06/2008)

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

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Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

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Set Deadlines as to Vaughn Index 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment. Responses due by 11/6/2006 (Ghilardi, K.)

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

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RESPONSE re 36 Notice Response to Second Supplemental Declaration re 19 motion for summary judgment filed by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) Modified on 10/10/2008 to create link to document No. 19 (Kelsey, N.). (Entered: 10/09/2008)

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Oct. 9, 2008

Oct. 9, 2008

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STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 10/14/2008)

Oct. 14, 2008

Oct. 14, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security re 36 Notice (Other) of Service (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

Oct. 15, 2008

Oct. 15, 2008

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ORDER. Based on the Status Report 43 filed with the Court on October 14, 2008, the Parties' deadline for filing a joint proposal that responds to the Court's Ruling on Documents Submitted In Camera 37 is extended to October 27, 2008. In addition, the Court previously granted the Government until November 6, 2008 to file its supplemental Vaughn Index regarding additional DHS documents 41 . Following the Government's filing of the supplemental Vaughn Index, the Court directs the Parties to confer regarding the contents of the Index and the need for supplemental briefing and to submit a joint schedule for any additional briefing no later than November 14, 2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/15/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

Oct. 15, 2008

Oct. 15, 2008

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SCHEDULING ORDER: A Status Conference is set for 11/21/2008 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom Four, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/17/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

Oct. 17, 2008

Oct. 17, 2008

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REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 10/17/2008)

Oct. 17, 2008

Oct. 17, 2008

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MOTION for Extension of Time until October 28, 2008 (with consent) to file joint proposal identifying next steps by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2008)

Oct. 27, 2008

Oct. 27, 2008

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ORDER granting 48 Motion for Extension of Time. The deadline for the parties to file a joint proposal identifying next steps is extended to October 28, 2008. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/28/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

Oct. 28, 2008

Oct. 28, 2008

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Law Student Interns Hunter Smith and Jane Lewis by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

2 Exhibit A

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3 Exhibit B

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Oct. 28, 2008

Oct. 28, 2008

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Joint STATUS REPORT proposing next steps by Department of Homeland Security, Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/28/2008)

Oct. 28, 2008

Oct. 28, 2008

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ORDER granting 50 Motion for law student interns Hunter Smith and Jane Lewis to appear on behalf of Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 10/29/2008. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 10/29/2008)

Oct. 29, 2008

Oct. 29, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security Vaughn Index (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 11/06/2008)

Nov. 6, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security Vaughn Index 52939 (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 11/06/2008)

Nov. 6, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security re 54 Notice (Other), 53 Notice (Other) (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 11/07/2008)

Nov. 7, 2008

Nov. 7, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. NOTE NEW TIME. The Status Conference set for 11/21/2008 will begin at 09:00 AM in Courtroom Four, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 11/10/2008)

Nov. 10, 2008

Nov. 10, 2008

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Joint STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security, Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 11/18/2008)

Nov. 18, 2008

Nov. 18, 2008

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: In Court Status Conference held on 11/21/2008. Total Time: 1 hour 19 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

Nov. 21, 2008

Nov. 21, 2008

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STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 11/26/2008)

Nov. 26, 2008

Nov. 26, 2008

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RULING on the Adequacy of DHS's Search re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Homeland Security. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 12/9/2008. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 12/09/2008)

Dec. 9, 2008

Dec. 9, 2008

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NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security re 60 Order (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 12/19/2008)

Dec. 19, 2008

Dec. 19, 2008

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MOTION to Alter Judgment, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc.Responses due by 1/13/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit A-G)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 12/23/2008)

2 Memorandum in Support

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Dec. 23, 2008

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NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Scheduling Conference set for 1/5/2009 at 10:00 AM before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. Plaintiff's attorney will initiate the telephone conference call. After all of the parties are on the conference call, they should then call chambers at (203) 773-2022 on the above date and time. Counsel are ordered by the court to be prepared to discuss the merits of all pending motions. Counsel are further ordered to be prepared to discuss the status of all pending declarations, the number of non-exempt documents that have yet to be released, and the nature of any remaining challenges to exemptions DHS has invoked with respect to documents located and/or reviewed after this Court's Ruling dated September 30, 2008. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

Dec. 24, 2008

Dec. 24, 2008

PACER
64

NOTICE OF REVISED E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. The telephone conference scheduled for 1/5/09 has been reset for an in-court conference on 1/5/2009 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom Four, 141 Church Street, New Haven, CT before Judge Mark R. Kravitz. All persons entering the courthouse must present photo identification. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

Dec. 24, 2008

Dec. 24, 2008

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65

MOTION for Extension of Time by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 01/02/2009)

Jan. 2, 2009

Jan. 2, 2009

PACER
66

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: In Court Status Conference held on 1/5/2009. 44 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

PACER
67

ORDER. As explained during the on-the-record in-court conference on January 5, 2009, the Court grants Plaintiffs' Motion for Relief from Order and for Preliminary Injunction 62 insofar as it seeks to depose Ms. Catrina Pavlik-Keenan and SDDO Richard McCaffrey regarding the adequacy of the DHS search. The Court will withhold judgment regarding the adequacy of the DHS search pending the depositions of Ms. Pavlik-Keenan and Mr. McCaffrey. Plaintiffs shall conduct the depositions of Ms. Pavlik-Keenan and SDDO McCaffrey no later than February 5, 2009, at a time and place convenient to the parties. Further, based on DHS's representation that all other responsive, non-exempt documents have been produced, the Court orders DHS to produce the OPR documents to Plaintiffs no later than January 12, 2009. The Court will reserve on Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction as it may develop that the motion is moot. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/5/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

PACER
68

ORDER. As explained during the on-the-record in-court conference on January 5, 2009, the Court grants DHS's oral motion to withdraw its Motion for Summary Judgment 19 without prejudice to renewal insofar as it pertains to the adequacy of DHS's search. Further, Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 19 is denied as moot insofar as it sought to withhold law enforcement officers' names and telephone numbers from disclosure because DHS has disclosed the names to Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs do not seek the officers' telephone numbers. That leaves as the only issue remaining for decision on Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment 19, whether any remaining records were properly withheld under Exemption (b)(7)(E). DHS will review its withholdings and submit to the Court for in camera inspection any remaining records that the parties themselves have not resolved. The records shall be submitted to the Court no later than January 12, 2009. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/5/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

PACER
69

ORDER. As explained during the on-the-record in-court conference on January 5, 2009, the Court grants DHS's Motion for Extension of Time 65 to file its summary judgment motion no later than January 23, 2009. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/5/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

PACER

Set Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 1/23/2009 (Ghilardi, K.)

Jan. 5, 2009

Jan. 5, 2009

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70

STATUS REPORT by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

Jan. 7, 2009

Jan. 7, 2009

PACER
71

ORDER. Having reviewed the Status Report 70, and in light of the Court's Orders dated January 5, 2009, the Court vacates its prior order dated December 9, 2008 60 requiring the filing of the supplemental declaration by January 6, 2009. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/8/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

Jan. 8, 2009

Jan. 8, 2009

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72

NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security Amended Vaughn Index (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Certicifcate of Service)(Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

2 Appendix Certicifcate of Service

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Jan. 12, 2009

Jan. 12, 2009

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73

Second MOTION for Extension of Time by Department of Homeland Security. (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 01/20/2009)

Jan. 20, 2009

Jan. 20, 2009

PACER
74

ORDER granting 73 Motion, on Consent, for Extension of Time. Defendant Department of Homeland Security shall file its motion for summary judgment or, in the alternative, a motion for submission of documents at issue for this Court's in camera review no later than January 27, 2009. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/21/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/21/2009)

Jan. 21, 2009

Jan. 21, 2009

PACER

Set Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 21, 2009

Jan. 21, 2009

PACER

Set Deadlines: Dispositive Motions due by 1/27/2009 (Ghilardi, K.)

Jan. 21, 2009

Jan. 21, 2009

PACER
75

ORDER. In accordance with the Court's on-the-record telephonic status conference dated January 22, 2009, the Court grants Plaintiffs until January 26, 2009 to respond to Defendant's January 12, 2009 submission of documents for this Court's in camera review. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/22/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

Jan. 22, 2009

Jan. 22, 2009

PACER
76

ORDER. Based on the representations of counsel during this Court's on-the-record telephonic status conference dated January 22, 2009, the Court denies as moot Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction 62 . Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/22/2009. (Flynn, E.) (Entered: 01/22/2009)

Jan. 22, 2009

Jan. 22, 2009

PACER
78

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: Telephone Status Conference held on 1/22/2009. 10 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 01/26/2009)

Jan. 22, 2009

Jan. 22, 2009

PACER
77

Memorandum in Opposition regarding documents submitted for in camera review on January 12 2009 re 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit A)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 01/26/2009)

2 Affidavit

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3 Exhibit A

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Jan. 26, 2009

Jan. 26, 2009

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79

MOTION In Camera Review of Documents by Department of Homeland Security.Responses due by 2/17/2009 (Morabito, Douglas) (Entered: 01/27/2009)

Jan. 27, 2009

Jan. 27, 2009

PACER
80

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark R. Kravitz: Telephone Conference held on 1/29/2009. 13 minutes(Court Reporter Finkelstein.) (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 01/30/2009)

Jan. 29, 2009

Jan. 29, 2009

PACER
81

RULING on Documents Submitted In Camera denying as moot 19 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 1/29/2009. (Kelsey, N.) (Entered: 01/30/2009)

Jan. 30, 2009

Jan. 30, 2009

PACER
82

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION In Camera Review of Documents until 2/23/09 by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/17/2009)

Feb. 17, 2009

Feb. 17, 2009

PACER
83

ORDER granting 82 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response re 79 MOTION In Camera Review of Documents. Plaintiff shall file its brief on records submitted by Defendant DHS for in camera review no later than February 23, 2009. Signed by Judge Mark R. Kravitz on 2/18/2009. (Carotenuto, R.) (Entered: 02/18/2009)

Feb. 18, 2009

Feb. 18, 2009

PACER
84

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 79 MOTION In Camera Review of Documents until March 2, 2009 by Unidad Latina En Accion, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 02/23/2009)

Feb. 23, 2009

Feb. 23, 2009

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Case Details

State / Territory: Connecticut

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 10, 2007

Closing Date: 2009

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An immigrant rights group sought production under FOIA of ICE's immigration enforcement policies, practices, and activities in and around New Haven, Connecticut.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization (Yale)

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

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Monetary Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Amount Defendant Pays: 64000.00

Issues

General:

Records Disclosure

Immigration/Border:

ICE/DHS/INS raid