N.D. Ga. 1:19-cv-03331 Docket

Mize v. Blinken
previously Mize v. Pompeo
No. 1:19-cv-03331, Case History (under construction)

Court: Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta)
Assigned to: Judge Michael L. Brown

Date Filed # Docket Text
07/23/2019 1 —PDFs SEALED PURSUANT TO THIS COURT’S 2 ORDER —COMPLAINT filed by James Derek Mize and Jonathan Daniel Gregg. (Filing fee $400, receipt number AGANDC-8810735) (aaq) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form. (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/25/2019 and text edited: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover, # 3 Summons Pompeo, # 4 Summons Department of State) (aaq). (Entered: 07/25/2019)
07/23/2019 2 ORDER: The Court ORDERS the Clerk to seal the documents filed on July 23, 2019, and redact the minors name on the docket to S.M. The Court DIRECTS Plaintiff to refile, on or before August 1, 2019, these documents with the minors full name redacted from the filings. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 07/23/19. (aaq) (Entered: 07/25/2019)
07/23/2019 3 —PDF SEALED PURSUANT TO THIS COURT’S 2 ORDER—Certificate of Interested Persons filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg and James Derek Mize. (aaq) (aaq). (Entered: 07/25/2019)
07/25/2019 4 ELECTRONIC Summons Issued as to Michael R. Pompeo and The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Summons The U.S. Department of State)(aaq) (Entered: 07/25/2019)
07/25/2019 5 STANDING ORDER regarding civil litigation. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 11/26/2018. (bgt) (Entered: 07/25/2019)
07/29/2019 6 REDACTION to 1 Complaint,, Civil Cover Sheet by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
07/29/2019 7 REDACTION to 1 Complaint,, Exhibit A by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter from Passport Citizenship Unit – Redacted)(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
07/29/2019 8 REDACTION to 3 Certificate of Interested Persons by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
07/29/2019 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Karen L. Loewy Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8826356). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
07/29/2019 10 APPLICATION for Admission of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8826395). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/29/2019)
07/30/2019 11 APPLICATION for Admission of Aaron Morris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8828209). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/30/2019)
07/31/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 11 APPLICATION for Admission of Aaron Morris Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8828209). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Aaron Morris added appearing on behalf of Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize (cdg) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 10 APPLICATION for Admission of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8826395). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan added appearing on behalf of Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize (cdg) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 9 APPLICATION for Admission of Karen L. Loewy Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8826356). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Karen Loewy added appearing on behalf of Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize (cdg) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 12 ORDER granting 10 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Omar-Gonzalez-Pagan. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 7/31/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 13 ORDER granting 9 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Karen L. Loewy. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 7/31/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 14 ORDER granting 11 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Aaron Morris. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 7/31/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
07/31/2019 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Charis Redmond Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8832520). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 07/31/2019)
08/01/2019 16 APPLICATION for Admission of John A. Polito Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8834363). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 08/01/2019)
08/01/2019 17 APPLICATION for Admission of Susan Baker Manning Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8834418). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 08/01/2019)
08/01/2019 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacquelynne M. Hamilton Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8835866). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 08/01/2019)
08/02/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 15 APPLICATION for Admission of Charis Redmond Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8832520). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of James Derek Mize (jkm) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 19 ORDER Granting 15 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charis Redmond. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/2/19. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(bjh) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 Clerk’s Certificate of Mailing to Charis Redmond re 19 Order on Application for Admission PHV. (bjh) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Eleanor Pelta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8838158). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 21 APPLICATION for Admission of Christie P. Bahna Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number GANDC-8838228). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 16 APPLICATION for Admission of John A. Polito Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8834363). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of James Derek Mize (jkm) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 17 APPLICATION for Admission of Susan Baker Manning Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8834418). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of James Derek Mize (jkm) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/02/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 18 APPLICATION for Admission of Jacquelynne M. Hamilton Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8835866). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of James Derek Mize et al (jkm) (Entered: 08/02/2019)
08/05/2019 22 ORDER granting 18 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Jacquelynne M Hamilton. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/5/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
08/05/2019 23 ORDER granting 17 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Susan Baker Manning. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/5/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
08/05/2019 24 ORDER granting 16 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to John A. Polito. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/5/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
08/05/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Eleanor Pelta Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-8838158). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of Jonathan Daniel Gregg and James Derek Mize (jkm) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
08/05/2019 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: 21 APPLICATION for Admission of Christie P. Bahna Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number GANDC-8838228). Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.. Attorney Tara L. Borelli added appearing on behalf of Jonathan Daniel Gregg and James Derek Mize (jkm) (Entered: 08/05/2019)
08/06/2019 25 ORDER granting 21 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Christie P. Bahna. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/6/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 08/06/2019)
08/06/2019 26 ORDER granting 20 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice as to Eleanor Pelta. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/6/2019. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(dob) (Entered: 08/06/2019)
09/20/2019 27 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize on the Attorney General of the United States (Polito, John) (Entered: 09/20/2019)
09/20/2019 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize on the Department of State (Polito, John) (Entered: 09/20/2019)
09/20/2019 29 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize on the Secretary of State of the United States (Polito, John) (Entered: 09/20/2019)
09/20/2019 30 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (Polito, John) (Entered: 09/20/2019)
09/26/2019 31 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 09/26/2019)
09/27/2019 MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only). The Court GRANTS Defendants 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer to Complaint, up to and including 11/4/2019, to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. Ordered by District Judge Michael L. Brown on 9/27/19. (mlb) (Entered: 09/27/2019)
11/04/2019 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Attachment A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 11/04/2019)
11/15/2019 33 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response re: 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
11/15/2019 34 ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM to and including 11/25/2019. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 11/15/2019. (dob) (Entered: 11/15/2019)
11/25/2019 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Brief Memorandum of Points and Authorities in support of Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 11/25/2019)
12/03/2019 36 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
12/03/2019 37 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 26(f) Conference Report by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 12/03/2019)
12/04/2019 38 ORDER granting 36 Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply to 32 Motion to Dismiss to and including 12/20/2019. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 12/4/2019. (dob) Modified on 12/4/2019 to edit text and applicable link (dob). (Entered: 12/04/2019)
12/04/2019 39 ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to file the conference report by 12/12/2019. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 12/4/2019. (dob) Modified on 12/4/2019 to edit date (dob). (Entered: 12/04/2019)
12/12/2019 40 JOINT PRELIMINARY REPORT AND DISCOVERY PLAN filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 12/12/2019)
12/13/2019 41 SCHEDULING ORDER. Before the Court is the parties’ 40 Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan (the “Plan”). Having considered the Plan, it is hereby APPROVED. The time limits for adding parties, amending the pleadings, filing motions, completing discovery, and discussing settlement are as set out in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of this Court. This case is assigned to a four-month discovery track. As discovery has not yet commenced, the parties shall file an amended joint preliminary report and discovery plan within fourteen (14) days after the Court issues its ruling on Defendants’ 32 motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 12/13/2019. (bgt) (Entered: 12/13/2019)
12/20/2019 42 REPLY to Response to Motion re 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 12/20/2019)
12/23/2019 Submission of 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , to District Judge Michael L. Brown. (dob) (Entered: 12/23/2019)
01/07/2020 43 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 01/07/2020)
01/08/2020 ORDER (by docket entry only) granting Plaintiffs’ 43 Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Page Limitation. Plaintiffs’ brief in support of their motion for summary judgment and Defendants’ response shall be limited to 40 pages each. Ordered by Judge Michael L. Brown on 1/8/2020. (bgt) (Entered: 01/08/2020)
01/17/2020 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment with Brief In Support by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Statement of Material Facts, # 3 Exhibits List)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) –Please refer to http://www.gand.uscourts.gov to obtain the Notice to Respond to Summary Judgment Motion form contained on the Court’s website.– (Entered: 01/17/2020)
01/17/2020 45 AFFIDAVIT re 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Declaration of James Derek Mize by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – US Passport for Mize, # 2 Exhibit B – US Passport for Gregg, # 3 Exhibit C – Mize-Gregg NYC Lease 2014-15, # 4 Exhibit D – Gregg Pay Statement 2014, # 5 Exhibit E – Marriage Certificate for Mize and Gregg, # 6 Exhibit F – Consent to Treatment Surrogacy Form re S.M.-G., # 7 Exhibit G – Gestational Surrogate Consent Form re S.M.-G., # 8 Exhibit H – Frozen Embryo Consent Form re S.M.-G., # 9 Exhibit I – Birth Certificate for S.M.-G., # 10 Exhibit J – Mize-Gregg Family Photos, # 11 Exhibit K – Parental Order re S.M.-G., # 12 Exhibit L – State Department Letter re S.M.-G.)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
01/17/2020 46 AFFIDAVIT re 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Declaration of Jonathan D. Gregg by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
01/17/2020 47 AFFIDAVIT re 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment Declaration of Susan Baker Manning by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit M – FAM Homepage, # 2 Exhibit N – 8 FAM 301.4, # 3 Exhibit O – 8 FAM 304.1, # 4 Exhibit P – 8 FAM 304.3, # 5 Exhibit Q – Excerpt of 30(b)(6) Deposition Transcript of Paul Peek in Dvash-Banks, # 6 Exhibit R – Excerpt of Deposition Transcript of Larilyn Reffett in Dvash-Banks, # 7 Exhibit S – Excerpt of Deposition Transcript of Margaret Ramsay in Dvash-Banks, # 8 Exhibit T – Combined Statement of Facts filed in Dvash-Banks)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 01/17/2020)
02/06/2020 48 Joint MOTION to Amend Briefing Schedule by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 02/06/2020)
02/06/2020 49 ORDER granting 48 Motion to Amend Briefing Schedule. Defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs 44 motion for partial summary judgment on or before February 14, 2020, and2Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their 44 motion for partial summaryjudgment on or before February 28, 2020. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 2/6/2020. (dob) (Entered: 02/06/2020)
02/14/2020 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits, # 2 Statement of Material Facts Response and Counter-Statement of Undisputed Material Facts)(Echols, Alexis) (Entered: 02/14/2020)
02/26/2020 51 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Reply in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re: 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Borelli, Tara) (Entered: 02/26/2020)
02/26/2020 52 ORDER GRANTING 51 Motion for Extension of Time through 3/6/20 to file a brief in support of Plaintiffs’ 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 2/26/20. (jpa) (Entered: 02/27/2020)
03/06/2020 53 REPLY BRIEF re 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment and Opposition to Defendants’ Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 03/06/2020)
03/09/2020 Submission of 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment , to District Judge Michael L. Brown. (dob) (Entered: 03/09/2020)
03/25/2020 54 General Order 20-01 re: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 3/16/2020. (dob) Modified on 3/25/2020 to edit associated judge (dob). (Entered: 03/25/2020)
04/02/2020 55 Amended General Order 20-01 re COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 3/30/20. (aaq) (ADI) (Entered: 04/02/2020)
05/04/2020 56 SECOND AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 04/30/2020. (adg) (ADI) (Entered: 05/04/2020)
05/13/2020 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING (by docket entry only) : A Scheduling Conference is set for 5/14/2020 at 2:00 PM before Judge Michael L. Brown. Connection Instructions: Web link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1616585154. Meeting ID: 161 658 5154. Password: 046524. Call-in: 646-828-7666. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bgt) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
05/13/2020 57 NOTICE of Appearance by R. David Powell on behalf of Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State (Powell, R.) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
05/13/2020 58 NOTICE Of Filing Appearance of Kuntal Cholera, U.S. Department of Justice, as additional counsel for all defendants by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State (Powell, R.) (Entered: 05/13/2020)
05/14/2020 59 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael L. Brown: Scheduling Conference held on 5/14/2020 via video conference. A hearing is set on Defendants’ 32 Motion to Dismiss and Plaintiffs’ 44 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for 5/26/2020 at 10:00 AM via video conference. (Court Reporter Jana B. Colter)(dob) (Entered: 05/19/2020)
05/19/2020 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING (by docket entry only): Oral arguments on Defendants’ 32 Motion to Dismiss and Plaintiffs’ 44 Motion for Partial Summary is set for 5/26/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael L. Brown. Connection Instructions: Web link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1619333096. Meeting ID: 161 933 3096. Password: 757071. Call-in number: 646-828-7666. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bgt) (Entered: 05/19/2020)
05/19/2020 FILING ERROR Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael L. Brown: Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 32 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , 44 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 5/26/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael L. Brown. (Court Reporter Jana B. Colter)(dob) Modified on 5/26/2020 to correct duplicate filing at No. 59. (dob). (Entered: 05/19/2020)
05/26/2020 62 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael L. Brown on 5/26/2020. Oral arguments held on Defendants’ 32 Motion to Dismiss and Plaintiffs’ 44 Motion for Partial Summary. Hearing held via video conference (Zoom technology). A written order will be issued. (Court Reporter Jana B. Colter) (bgt) (Entered: 06/04/2020)
05/27/2020 60 THIRD AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 05/26/2020. (ddm) (ADI) (Entered: 05/27/2020)
05/28/2020 61 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Oral Argument) held on 05/26/2020, before Judge Michael L. Brown. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jana B. Colter, FAPR, RMR, CRR, CRC. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 6/18/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/29/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/26/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Transcript) (jbc) (Entered: 05/28/2020)
06/05/2020 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) with Brief In Support by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit A)(Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 06/05/2020)
06/08/2020 ORDER (by docket entry only). On June 5, 2020, Defendants filed their motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. (Dkt. 63 .) The Court ORDERS Plaintiffs to respond to Defendants’ motion no later than June 19, 2020. Defendants may reply to Plaintiffs’ response no later than fourteen (14) days after the response is filed, consistent with Local Rule 7.1. Ordered by Judge Michael L. Brown on 6/8/2020. (bgt) (Entered: 06/08/2020)
06/18/2020 64 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Authority(Kiviti v. Pompeo) with Brief In Support by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Memorandum Opinion in Kiviti v. Pompeo)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 06/18/2020)
06/19/2020 65 RESPONSE in Opposition re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) filed by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Supplemental Declaration of James Derek Mize, # 2 Exhibit A – USCIS Notice of Action re SM-G application for LPR)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 06/19/2020)
07/02/2020 66 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 07/01/2020. (rvb) (ADI) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
07/02/2020 67 REPLY to Response to Motion re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) filed by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 07/02/2020)
07/07/2020 Submission of 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness), to District Judge Michael L. Brown. (dob) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
07/13/2020 68 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 7/10/2020 (adg) (ADI) (Entered: 07/13/2020)
07/14/2020 Submission of 64 MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Authority(Kiviti v. Pompeo), to District Judge Michael L. Brown. (dob) (Entered: 07/14/2020
07/21/2020 NOTICE OF VIDEO PROCEEDING (by docket entry only): The Court sets oral arguments on Defendants’ 63 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction for 7/29/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Michael L. Brown. Connection Instructions: Web link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1619906972. Meeting ID: 161 990 6972. Password: 601333. Call-in number: 646-828-7666. You must follow the instructions of the Court for remote proceedings available here. The procedure for filing documentary exhibits admitted during the proceeding is available here. Photographing, recording, or broadcasting of any judicial proceedings, including proceedings held by video teleconferencing or telephone conferencing, is strictly and absolutely prohibited. (bgt) (Entered: 07/21/2020)
07/26/2020 69 STATEMENT re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) Supplemental Legal Authorities by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Cholera, Kuntal) (Entered: 07/26/2020)
07/27/2020 70 NOTICE Of Filing Plaintiffs’ Supplement Statement of Authorities by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 07/27/2020)
07/29/2020 ORDER (by docket entry only) granting Plaintiffs’ 64 Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Authority. Ordered by Judge Michael L. Brown on 7/29/2020. (bgt) (Entered: 07/29/2020)
07/29/2020 71 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael L. Brown: Motion Hearing held on 7/29/2020 re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness). Oral arguments held via video conference (Zoom) regarding Defendants’ 63 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction. A written order will be issued. (Court Reporter Jana B. Colter)(bjh) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
08/03/2020 72 Letter by Susan Baker Manning re 63 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction (Mootness) Statement Re Injury (Baker Manning, Susan) Modified on 8/4/2020 to edit event selected (dob). (Entered: 08/03/2020)
08/04/2020 73 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 08/03/2020. (aaq) (ADI) (Entered: 08/04/2020)
08/05/2020 ORDER (by docket entry only). The Court DIRECTS Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs’ 72 letter no later than 8/10/2020. Ordered by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/5/2020. (bgt) (Entered: 08/05/2020)
08/10/2020 74 TRANSCRIPT of (Oral Argument) held on 07/29/2020, before Judge Michael L. Brown. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jana B. Colter, FAPR, RMR, CRR, CRC. A full directory of court reporters and their contact information can be found at www.gand.uscourts.gov/directory-court-reporters. Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/31/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/10/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/9/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing Transcript) (jbc) (Entered: 08/10/2020)
08/10/2020 75 LETTER RESPONSE re 72 Letter filed by Michael R. Pompeo, The U.S. Department of State. (Cholera, Kuntal) Modified on 8/11/2020 to edit event selected (dob). (Entered: 08/10/2020)
08/27/2020 76 OPINION AND ORDER denying 63 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction. Defendant’s 32 Motion to Dismiss is granted in part and denied in part. It is GRANTED to the extent it seeks dismissal of Count 4. It is otherwise DENIED. Plaintiff’s 44 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment and Defendants 50 Cross-Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter summary judgment for Plaintiff S.M.-G. on Count 1; Counts 23 are DISMISSED AS MOOT; and Count 4 is DISMISSED for failure to state a claim. The Court DECLARES that S.M.-G. is a United States citizen by birth pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1401(c). The Court DIRECTS Defendants to issue a United States passport to S.M.-G.. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 8/27/2020. (dob) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
08/27/2020 77 CLERK’S JUDGMENT entered declaring S.M.-G. is a United States citizen by birth pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1401(c) and directs the defendants to issue a United States passport to S.M.-G. (dob)–Please refer to http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov to obtain an appeals jurisdiction checklist– (Entered: 08/27/2020)
08/27/2020 Civil Case Terminated. (dob) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
09/09/2020 78 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file a motion for attorneys fees and bill of costs by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 09/09/2020)
09/10/2020 79 ORDER granting 78 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Motion for Attorneys Fees and Bill of Costs until 45 days after either (i) any further appellate review, including en banc proceedings for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit or proceedings before the U.S. Supreme Court, becomes final, or (ii) the time for seeking such review expires, whichever is later. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 9/10/2020. (dob) (Entered: 09/10/2020)
12/04/2020 80 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file a motion for attorneys fees and bill of costs re: 79 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 12/04/2020)
12/07/2020 81 ORDER granting 80 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Fees and Costs through 1/15/2021. Defendants deadline to file any opposition is February 14, 2021, and Plaintiffs deadline to file any reply in support of the motion is February 28, 2021. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 12/7/2020. (dob) (Entered: 12/07/2020)
01/05/2021 82 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time File Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Loewy, Karen) (Entered: 01/05/2021)
01/05/2021 83 ORDER granting 82 Motion for Extension of Time for Plaintiff to File a Motion for Fees, Costs, and other expenses through 2/5/2021. Defendantsdeadline to file any opposition is March 5, 2021, and Plaintiffs deadline to file anyreply in support of the motion is March 19, 2021. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 1/5/2021. (dob) (Entered: 01/06/2021)
01/27/2021 84 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to file a motion for fees, costs, and other expenses by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 01/27/2021)
01/29/2021 85 ORDER granting 84 Motion for Extension of Time to file any motion for attorneys’ fees, costs, and other expenses by 3/9/2021. IT is further ordered that the Clerk shall substitute Antony J.Blinken, in his official capacity as Secretary of State, in place of DefendantMichael R. Pompeo. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 1/29/2021. (dob) (Entered: 01/29/2021)
03/09/2021 86 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to file a motion for fees, costs, and other expenses by Jonathan Daniel Gregg, James Derek Mize. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gonzalez-Pagan, Omar) (Entered: 03/09/2021)
03/10/2021 87 ORDER granting 86 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Motion for Fees, Costs and Other Expenses is due 30 days after either party notifies the Court that the parties have reached an impasse. Signed by Judge Michael L. Brown on 3/10/2021. (dob) (Entered: 03/10/2021)

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