D.N.J. 2:20-cv-02102 Docket
Blixt v. U.S. Dept. of State
No. 2:20-cv-02102, Case History (under construction)
(Previously No. 1:18-cv-00124, D.D.C.)
Court: District of New Jersey (Newark)
Assigned to: Judge Kevin McNulty
(previously Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, transferred from D.D.C. 2/28/20)
(previously Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell, D.D.C., reassigned 1/26/18)
Referred to: Magistrate Judge James B. Clark
(previously Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather, transferred from D.D.C. 2/28/20)
| Date Filed | # | Docket Text |
| 01/22/2018 | 1 | COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0090-5295125) filed by Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt, Allison Dawn Blixt. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Summons Summons to the Department of State, # 7 Summons Summons to Rex W. Tillerson, in his official capacity, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Cassady, Elizabeth) Modified on 1/22/2018 to correct docket text (jf). (Attachment 8 replaced on 1/24/2018) (jd) (Entered: 01/22/2018) |
| 01/22/2018 | 2 | NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth A. Cassady on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/22/2018) |
| 01/22/2018 | 3 | MOTION Waive Identification of Address Requirements of Local Rule 5.1(c)(1) by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/22/2018) |
| 01/22/2018 | Case Assigned to Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell. (jd) (Entered: 01/24/2018) | |
| 01/23/2018 | 4 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Theodore, :Firm- Edelman, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498. Phone No. – (212) 558-3436. Fax No. – (212) 291-9045 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
| 01/23/2018 | 5 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jessica M. Klein, :Firm- Sullivan & Cromwell, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498. Phone No. – (212) 558-3153. Fax No. – (212) 291-9357 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
| 01/23/2018 | 6 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Scott E. Blair, :Firm- Sullivan & Cromwell, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498. Phone No. – (212) 558-3413. Fax No. – (212) 291-9724 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
| 01/23/2018 | 7 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alexandra H. Moss, :Firm- Sullivan & Cromwell, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498. Phone No. – (212) 558-4334. Fax No. – (212) 291-9502 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
| 01/23/2018 | 8 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Andrew K. Jennings, :Firm- Sullivan & Cromwell, :Address- 125 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004-2498. Phone No. – (212) 558-3197. Fax No. – (212) 558-3588 Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by Allison Dawn Blixt, Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/23/2018) |
| 01/24/2018 | 9 | SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(jd) (Entered: 01/24/2018) |
| 01/24/2018 | SUMMONS Not Issued as to United States Attorney General and United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. (jd) (Entered: 01/24/2018) | |
| 01/24/2018 | Filing fee received in the amount of $ 100.00, receipt number: 4616089173 re 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/25/2018) | |
| 01/24/2018 | Filing fee received in the amount of $ 100.00, receipt number: 4616089174 re 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/25/2018) | |
| 01/24/2018 | Filing fee received in the amount of $ 100.00, receipt number: 4616089175 re 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/25/2018) | |
| 01/24/2018 | Filing fee received in the amount of $ 100.00, receipt number: 4616089177 re 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/25/2018) | |
| 01/24/2018 | Filing fee received in the amount of $ 100.00, receipt number: 4616089176 re 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (zrdj) (Entered: 01/25/2018) | |
| 01/26/2018 | 10 | Case randomly reassigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell is no longer assigned to the case. (ztnr) (Entered: 01/26/2018) |
| 01/29/2018 | 11 | STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/29/18. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 01/29/2018) |
| 01/31/2018 | MINUTE ORDER granting 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 motions for pro hac vice. Attorneys Theodore Edelman, Jessica Klein, Scott Blair, Alexandra Moss, and Andrew Jennings are hereby admitted to practice pro hac vice in this case pursuant to Local Rule 83.2. The Court also hereby grants 3 plaintiffs’ motion to waive the address requirements of Local Rule 5.1(c)(1), finding that such action is needed to protect the interests of the young child involved. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/31/2018. (lcegs3) (Entered: 01/31/2018) | |
| 02/05/2018 | 12 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant U.S. Department of State (service to the Attorney General). (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 13 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant U.S. Department of State (service to U.S. Attorney). (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 14 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant U.S. Department of State. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 15 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant Hon. Rex W. Tillerson (service to the Attorney General). (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 16 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant Hon. Rex W. Tillerson (service to U.S. Attorney). (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 17 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT for Defendant Hon. Rex W. Tillerson. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/05/2018 | 18 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT re 11 Order, Service of Standing Order to Defendants (service to counsel). (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/05/2018) |
| 02/27/2018 | 19 | NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. Attorney Scott E. Blair terminated. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/27/2018) |
| 02/28/2018 | 20 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT re 19 Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance of Scott E. Blair. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/28/2018) |
| 03/21/2018 | 21 | NOTICE of Appearance by Vinita B. Andrapalliyal on behalf of REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 03/21/2018) |
| 03/21/2018 | 22 | Joint MOTION to Extend Case Deadlines by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 03/21/2018) |
| 03/30/2018 | MINUTE ORDER granting 22 joint motion to extend case deadlines. The parties shall therefore file a joint status report by no later than May 29, 2018 to update the Court as to the status of the parties’ efforts to resolve this lawsuit. The defendant is also ordered to respond to the complaint by May 29, 2018. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/30/2018. (lcegs3) (Entered: 03/30/2018) | |
| 03/30/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 5/29/2018. Defendant Response To The Conplaint due by 5/29/2018. (mac) (Entered: 03/30/2018) | |
| 05/23/2018 | 23 | Joint STATUS REPORT by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 05/23/2018) |
| 05/23/2018 | 24 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Extend Case Deadlines by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) Modified event title on 5/25/2018 (znmw). (Entered: 05/23/2018) |
| 05/25/2018 | MINUTE ORDER granting 24 joint motion to extend case deadlines, in view of the parties’ representations that they are engaging in settlement discussions. The deadline for the defendants to respond to the complaint shall therefore be stayed. The parties are ordered to file a joint status report by no later than July 16, 2018 updating the Court as to the status of the parties’ discussions and efforts to resolve this lawsuit. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/25/2018. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/25/2018) | |
| 05/27/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 7/16/2018 updating the Court as to the status of the parties’ discussions and efforts to resolve this lawsuit. (jth) (Entered: 05/27/2018) | |
| 06/01/2018 | 25 | NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. Attorney Alexandra H. Moss terminated. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/01/2018) |
| 07/11/2018 | 26 | Joint STATUS REPORT by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 07/11/2018) |
| 07/11/2018 | 27 | Joint MOTION Extend Case Management Deadlines by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 07/11/2018) |
| 07/16/2018 | MINUTE ORDER granting 27 joint motion to extend case deadlines, in view of the parties’ representations that they are engaging in settlement discussions. The deadline for the defendants to respond to the complaint shall therefore be stayed. The parties are ordered to file a joint status report by no later than August 6, 2018 updating the Court as to the status of the parties’ discussions and efforts to resolve this lawsuit. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 7/16/2018. (lcegs3) (Entered: 07/16/2018) | |
| 08/01/2018 | 28 | Joint STATUS REPORT by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 08/01/2018) |
| 08/01/2018 | 29 | Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint, Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 08/01/2018) |
| 08/03/2018 | MINUTE ORDER granting 29 defendants’ consent motion for extension of time to answer the complaint. The parties shall therefore adhere to the following briefing schedule: (1) defendants shall file a motion to dismiss by no later than September 3, 2018; (2) plaintiffs’ response shall be filed by no later than October 17, 2018; (3) defendants’ reply shall be filed by no later than November 7, 2018. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 8/3/2018. (lcegs3) (Entered: 08/03/2018) | |
| 08/03/2018 | 30 | NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. Attorney Andrew K. Jennings terminated. (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/03/2018) |
| 08/03/2018 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Motion To Dismiss due by 9/3/2018. Plaintiffs’ Response due by 10/17/2018 Defendants’ Reply due by 11/7/2018. (mac) (Entered: 08/03/2018) | |
| 09/03/2018 | 31 | MOTION to Dismiss , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 09/03/2018) |
| 10/17/2018 | 32 | Memorandum in opposition to re 31 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/17/2018) |
| 11/07/2018 | 33 | REPLY to opposition to motion re 31 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 11/07/2018) |
| 02/12/2019 | 34 | Ex Parte MOTION to Appoint Guardian ad Litem by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, # 2 Declaration of Elizabeth A. Cassady in Support of Ex Parte Application, # 3 Declaration of Stefania Zaccari in Support of Ex Parte Application, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/12/2019) |
| 02/13/2019 | MINUTE ORDER treating 34 ex parte motion for appointment of guardian ad litem as an unopposed motion and granting the relief requested. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c)(2), the Court hereby appoints Stefania Zaccari as the guardian ad litem for Plaintiff Lucas Alexander Zaccari-Blixt. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 02/13/19. (mac) (Entered: 02/13/2019) | |
| 02/25/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. In light of the recent decision in Andrew Mason Dvash-Banks et al. v. Michael R. Pompeo et al., No. 18-cv-523-JFW (JCx) (C.D. Cal. Feb. 21, 2019), ECF No. 123 at 8 (concluding that “Section 301 [of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1401,] does not require a person born during their parents’ marriage to demonstrate a biological relationship with both of their married parents.”), the Court directs the parties to file supplemental briefs concerning 31 Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss by no later than March 15, 2019. Each submission shall not exceed five pages. The parties need not address the issue of whether or not the recent decision is non-binding, persuasive authority. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/25/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 02/25/2019) | |
| 02/25/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Supplemental Briefs due by 3/15/2019. (mac) (Entered: 02/25/2019) | |
| 03/12/2019 | 35 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefing by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 03/12/2019) |
| 03/13/2019 | MINUTE ORDER granting over objection 35 Defendants’ Motion for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefing. The parties shall file their supplemental briefs by no later than March 19, 2019. Defendants are advised that any future request for an extension of time as to the supplemental briefing will be strongly disfavored. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 3/13/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 03/13/2019) | |
| 03/14/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Supplemental Briefing due by 3/19/2019. (mac) (Entered: 03/14/2019) | |
| 03/19/2019 | 36 | SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM 32 Memorandum in opposition to re 31 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Cassady, Elizabeth) Modified on 3/20/2019 (jf). (Entered: 03/19/2019) |
| 03/19/2019 | 37 | SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM re 31 Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) Modified on 3/20/2019 (jf). (Entered: 03/19/2019) |
| 04/01/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a status hearing in this case on April 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 24A. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/1/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 04/01/2019) | |
| 04/02/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. Due to the Court’s calendar, the status hearing currently scheduled for April 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM will now take place on May 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 24A. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 4/2/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 04/02/2019) | |
| 04/03/2019 | Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/15/2019 at 1:00 PM in Courtroom 24A before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (mac) (Entered: 04/03/2019) | |
| 05/15/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. Due to the Court’s calendar, the status hearing currently scheduled for May 15, 2019 at 1:00 PM will now take place on May 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 24A. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE. The Court regrets any inconvenience to the parties. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/15/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/15/2019) | |
| 05/15/2019 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: Status Conference held on 5/15/2019. The Court Will Deny 31 Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. The Court Will Issue Order Forthcoming. (Court Reporter JANICE DICKMAN.) (mac) (Entered: 05/15/2019) | |
| 05/15/2019 | MINUTE ORDER denying 31 Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for the reasons stated on the record during the hearing held on May 15, 2019. The parties are directed to submit a joint status report by no later than May 31, 2019. The government is directed to file the administrative record by no later than June 30, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/15/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/15/2019) | |
| 05/15/2019 | MINUTE ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather for Mediation and Discovery. In light of the parties’ representations at the hearing held on May 15, 2019, the Court refers this case to Magistrate Judge Meriweather for mediation and discovery. The parties are directed to adhere to Magistrate Judge Meriweather’s procedures for all discovery-related motions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/15/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/15/2019) | |
| 05/15/2019 | CASE DIRECTLY REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather for mediation and discovery. (zad) (Entered: 05/16/2019) | |
| 05/16/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Government To File Administrative Record due by 6/30/2019. Joint Status Report due by 5/31/2019. (mac) (Entered: 05/16/2019) | |
| 05/16/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. The parties are directed to file their initial disclosures required under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) by no later than May 29, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/16/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/16/2019) | |
| 05/16/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Initial Disclosures due by 5/29/2019. (mac) (Entered: 05/16/2019) | |
| 05/21/2019 | 38 | TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan held on May 15, 2019; Page Numbers: 1-55. Date of Issuance:May 21, 2019. Court Reporter: Janice Dickman, Telephone number: 202-354-3267, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order Form. For the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 6/11/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/21/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/19/2019.(Dickman, Janice) (Entered: 05/21/2019) |
| 05/29/2019 | 39 | Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 05/29/2019) |
| 05/30/2019 | MINUTE ORDER granting 39 Defendants’ Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants shall file their answer to the complaint by no later than June 14, 2019. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 5/30/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 05/30/2019) | |
| 05/31/2019 | 40 | Joint STATUS REPORT by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 05/31/2019) |
| 06/14/2019 | 41 | ANSWER to Complaint by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 06/14/2019) |
| 06/18/2019 | 42 | NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa Zeidner Marcus on behalf of All Defendants (Marcus, Lisa) (Entered: 06/18/2019) |
| 06/28/2019 | 43 | NOTICE of Filing of Certified Index of the Administrative Record by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Index)(Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 06/28/2019) |
| 08/26/2019 | 44 | NOTICE : Letter to the Hon. Robin M. Meriweather from the Parties by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Andrapalliyal, Vinita) (Entered: 08/26/2019) |
| 10/02/2019 | 45 | NOTICE of Filing of Letter to Judges Sullivan and Meriweather by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT (Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/02/2019) |
| 10/03/2019 | NOTICE OF ERROR re 45 Notice (Other); emailed to cassadye@sullcrom.com, cc’d 9 associated attorneys — The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect document/case, 2. DO NOT REFILE – Counsel should review LCvR 5.1 (a) CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE COURT. (jf) (Entered: 10/03/2019) | |
| 10/15/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. In view of 45 Notice of Filing of Letter to Judges Sullivan and Meriweather that states Plaintiffs intend to relocate to the United States, the parties are directed to file a joint status report with a recommendation for further proceedings by no later than 12:00 PM on October 25, 2019. The government is directed to address what impact, if any, will L.Z.-B.’s application for permanent residency have on this case. The parties shall adhere to the directives in the 11 Court’s Standing Order for all future filings. See Standing Order, ECF No. 11 at 2 § 3(b) (“Parties are to communicate with the Court in writing by motion, opposition, and reply; not by letter or telephone call.”). Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/15/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 10/15/2019) | |
| 10/15/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due no later than 12:00PM on 10/25/2019. (mac) (Entered: 10/15/2019 | |
| 10/25/2019 | 46 | Joint STATUS REPORT dated October 25, 2019 by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, STEFANIA ZACCARI, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/25/2019) |
| 10/30/2019 | MINUTE ORDER. In view of the 46 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is STAYED until January 17, 2020. The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a joint status report with a recommendation for further proceedings by no later than January 17, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 10/30/2019. (lcegs3) (Entered: 10/30/2019) | |
| 10/30/2019 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/17/2020. (mac) (Entered: 10/30/2019) | |
| 01/17/2020 | 47 | Joint STATUS REPORT dated January 17, 2020 by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, STEFANIA ZACCARI, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/17/2020) |
| 01/17/2020 | MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 47 Joint Status Report, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that this case is STAYED until February 14, 2020. The parties are hereby ORDERED to file a joint status report on February 14, 2020, if no motion or stipulation to transfer has been filed by or before February 14, 2020. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/17/2020. (lcegs3) (Entered: 01/17/2020) | |
| 01/21/2020 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report Or Stipulation due by 2/14/2020. Case Stayed. (mac) (Entered: 01/21/2020) | |
| 02/13/2020 | 48 | Joint MOTION to Transfer Case Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404 by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, STEFANIA ZACCARI, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion to Transfer Case, # 2 Declaration of Allison Dawn Blixt in Support of Joint Motion to Transfer Case, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Cassady, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/13/2020) |
| 02/14/2020 | MINUTE ORDER granting 48 Joint Motion to Transfer Case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a), it is hereby ORDERED that this case is TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/14/2020. (lcegs3) (Entered: 02/14/2020) | |
| 02/14/2020 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Transfer due by 2/24/2020. (mac) (Entered: 02/14/2020) | |
| 02/26/2020 | 49 | Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:18-cv-00124. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 02/26/2020) |
| 02/28/2020 | Judge Kevin McNulty and Magistrate Judge James B. Clark added. (ps, ) (Entered: 02/28/2020) | |
| 03/25/2020 | 50 | NOTICE of Appearance by MARK MAKAR on behalf of ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT (MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 03/25/2020) |
| 03/25/2020 | 51 | MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Mark A. Makar, # 2 Certification of Theodore Edelman, # 3 Certification of Jessica M. Klein, # 4 Certification of Elizabeth A. Cassady, # 5 Certification of Lauren M. Goldsmith, # 6 Certification of Aaron C. Morris, # 7 Text of Proposed Order, # 8 Statement As To Why No Brief Is Necessary, # 9 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 03/25/2020) |
| 03/26/2020 | Set Deadlines as to 51 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 4/20/2020 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 03/26/2020) | |
| 04/06/2020 | 52 | ORDER granting 51 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Theodore Edelman, Jessica M. Klein, Elizabeth A. Cassady, Lauren M. Goldsmith and Aaron C. Morris; each counsel shall make a payment to the New Jersey Lawyer’s Fund for Client Protection and shall each pay $150 to the Clerk of the United States District Court; etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 4/6/2020. (sm) (Entered: 04/06/2020) |
| 04/09/2020 | Pro Hac Vice fee as to Theodore Edelman, Jessica M. Klein, Elizabeth A. Cassady, Lauren M. Goldsmith and Aaron C. Morris $750.00, receipt number CAM011217 (tf, ) (Entered: 04/09/2020) | |
| 04/13/2020 | 53 | MOTION for Leave to File Proposed First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(2) by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order, # 5 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 04/13/2020) |
| 04/13/2020 | 54 |
STATEMENT of Redaction Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.2(17) by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Entered: 04/13/2020) |
| 04/14/2020 | Set Deadlines as to 53 MOTION for Leave to File Proposed First Amended Complaint Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(2). Motion set for 5/18/2020 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 04/14/2020) | |
| 07/13/2020 | 55 | ORDER granting 53 Plaintiffs’ Motion for Leave to Amend the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 7/13/2020. (sm) (Entered: 07/13/2020) |
| 07/14/2020 | 56 | AMENDED COMPLAINT against REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE, filed by LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT, ALLISON DAWN BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 07/14/2020) |
| 07/14/2020 | 57 |
STATEMENT of Redaction Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.2(17) by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, LUCAS ALEXANDER ZACCARI-BLIXT. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Entered: 07/14/2020) |
| 07/28/2020 | 58 | NOTICE of Appearance by VINITA B. ANDRAPALLIYAL on behalf of REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE (ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 07/28/2020) |
| 07/28/2020 | 59 | ANSWER to Amended Complaint by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 07/28/2020) |
| 08/05/2020 | 60 | LETTER ORDER: Initial Conference set for 9/14/2020 at 10:30 AM in Newark – Courtroom 2A before Magistrate Judge James B. Clark. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/5/2020. (seb) (Entered: 08/05/2020) |
| 08/26/2020 | 61 | STIPULATION re 60 Order, Set Hearings, Set/Clear Flags (Joint Request to Appear Remotely at Initial Conference) by All Defendants. (ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 08/26/2020) |
| 08/27/2020 | 62 | ORDER that parties request to appear the at 9/14/2020 conference via telephone or VTC; counsel for Plaintiffs shall initiate the call. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 8/27/2020. (sm) (Entered: 08/28/2020) |
| 09/12/2020 | 63 | TEXT ORDER – The upcoming Rule 16 initial conference scheduled in this matter will be conducted telephonically. Prior to the call, Plaintiff is directed to provide dial-in information for the Court via e-mail (JBC_orders@njd.uscourts.gov) and for opposing counsel. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 9/12/2020. (seb) (Entered: 09/12/2020) |
| 09/14/2020 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James B. Clark: Scheduling Conference held on 9/14/2020. (seb) (Entered: 09/22/2020) | |
| 09/17/2020 | 64 | LETTER ORDER: The parties shall serve amended disclosures by September 28, 2020. 2) The parties shall submit a stipulation of agreed facts by September 28, 2020. 3) The parties shall file motions for summary judgment on the Section 1503(a) claim by November 18, 2020. Oppositions to such motions shall be filed by January 4, 2021. Any replies shall be filed by February 4, 2021. The formal return date of any such motions shall be February 16, 2021 etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 9/14/2020. (bt, ) (Entered: 09/17/2020) |
| 09/21/2020 | 65 | STIPULATION of Agreed Facts by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B.. (MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 09/21/2020) |
| 11/18/2020 | 66 | MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 2 Appendix A to Brief in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 3 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 4 Declaration of Mark A. Makar, # 5 Exhibit A to Declaration of Mark A. Makar, # 6 Exhibit B to Declaration of Mark A. Makar, # 7 Declaration of Allison Dawn Blixt, # 8 Text of Proposed Order, # 9 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| 11/18/2020 | 67 | MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ Section 1503(a) Claim by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Responses due by 1/4/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Appendix (Appendix List and Appendix of Foreign Affairs Manual Excerpts), # 3 Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 4 Exhibit (Exhibit List and Defendants’ Exhibits))(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| 11/18/2020 | 68 |
NOTICE by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE re 67 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ Section 1503(a) Claim of Filing of Reference List under Local Rule 5.2.17 (ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| 11/19/2020 | Set Deadlines as to 67 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ Section 1503(a) Claim, 66 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motion set for 2/16/2021 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 11/19/2020) | |
| 01/04/2021 | 69 | BRIEF in Opposition filed by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B. re 67 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Plaintiffs’ Section 1503(a) Claim (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs’ Response to Defendants’ Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 2 Plaintiffs’ Supplemental Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 3 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 01/04/2021) |
| 01/04/2021 | 70 | RESPONSE in Opposition filed by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE re 66 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Statement (Response to Plaintiffs’ Statement of Undisputed Material Facts))(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 01/04/2021) |
| 01/28/2021 | 71 | Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 01/28/2021) |
| 01/29/2021 | 72 | ORDER granting 71 Defendants’ Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File their reply brief in support of their motion for partial summary judgment; both parties’ deadlines to file their reply briefs are extended to 3/8/2021. Signed by Judge Kevin McNulty on 1/29/2021. (sm) (Entered: 01/29/2021) |
| 03/04/2021 | 73 | MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines for 60 Days by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 03/04/2021) |
| 03/05/2021 | 74 | BRIEF in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re 73 MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines for 60 Days (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 03/05/2021 | Set Deadlines as to 73 MOTION to Stay Case Deadlines for 60 Days. Motion set for 4/5/2021 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 03/05/2021) | |
| 03/08/2021 | 75 | TEXT ORDER: The motion to extend case deadlines (DE 73) is granted as presented, with one exception. Absent further order of the Court, the extension will not end in a conference, but in compliance with the deadlines as extended. So Ordered by Judge Kevin McNulty on 3/8/2021. (nic, ) (Entered: 03/08/2021) |
| 03/29/2021 | 76 | LETTER ORDER that the telephone conference scheduled in this matter for March 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM is adjourned to May 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 3/29/2021. (sm) (Entered: 03/30/2021) |
| 05/06/2021 | 77 | MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply for 14 days, MOTION to Continue Case Deadlines by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 05/06/2021) |
| 05/06/2021 | 78 | RESPONSE to Motion filed by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B. re 77 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply for 14 days MOTION to Continue Case Deadlines (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 05/06/2021) |
| 05/07/2021 | 79 | ORDER granting 77 Defendants’ Motion for a 14-day extension of the case deadlines. Signed by Judge Kevin McNulty on 5/7/2021. (sm) (Entered: 05/07/2021) |
| 05/09/2021 | 80 | LETTER ORDER that the telephone conference scheduled in this matter for May 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM is adjourned to June 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 5/9/2021. (sm) (Entered: 05/10/2021) |
| 05/12/2021 | 81 | MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney – Elizabeth A. Cassady by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 05/12/2021) |
| 05/13/2021 | Set Deadlines as to 81 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney – Elizabeth A. Cassady. Motion set for 6/7/2021 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 05/13/2021) | |
| 05/17/2021 | 82 | ORDER granting 81 Motion to Withdraw Appearance of Elizabeth A. Cassady; etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 5/17/2021. (sm) (Entered: 05/17/2021) |
| 05/20/2021 | 83 | Consent MOTION to Stay of 30 Days by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 05/20/2021) |
| 05/21/2021 | 84 | REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B. re 66 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 05/21/2021) |
| 05/21/2021 | 85 | ORDER granting 83 Defendants’ Motion for a 30-day Stay; the parties are directed to file a status report by 6/21/2021. Signed by Judge Kevin McNulty on 5/21/2021. (sm) (Entered: 05/24/2021) |
| 05/24/2021 | Set Deadlines as to 83 Consent MOTION to Stay of 30 Days. Motion set for 6/21/2021 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sm) (Entered: 05/24/2021) | |
| 05/28/2021 | 86 | LETTER ORDER that the telephone conference scheduled in this matter for June 7, 2021 at 12:00 PM is adjourned to July 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 5/28/2021. (sm) (Entered: 05/28/2021) |
| 06/21/2021 | 87 | STATUS REPORT (Joint) by REX W. TILLERSON, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (ANDRAPALLIYAL, VINITA) (Entered: 06/21/2021) |
| 07/12/2021 | 88 | LETTER ORDER that the telephone conference scheduled in this matter for July 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM is adjourned to September 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge James B. Clark on 7/12/2021. (sm) (Entered: 07/12/2021) |
| 07/21/2021 | 89 | STIPULATION of Dismissal by ALLISON DAWN BLIXT, L. Z.-B.. (MAKAR, MARK) (Entered: 07/21/2021) |
| 07/22/2021 | 90 | STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Kevin McNulty on 7/22/2021. (sm) (Entered: 07/23/2021) |
Last updated 08/15/2021
Reconciled with online docket 08/03/2021