Case: Baby Doe v. Piehota

1:16-cv-00373 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Filed Date: April 5, 2016

Closed Date: Sept. 14, 2017

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Case Summary

On April 5, 2016, nineteen American Muslim individuals listed in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ("FBI") Terrorist Screening Database filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the FBI, the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA"), and the Terrorist Screening Center ("TSC"). Represented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations and private counsel, the plaintiffs brought this…

On April 5, 2016, nineteen American Muslim individuals listed in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ("FBI") Terrorist Screening Database filed this class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), the FBI, the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA"), and the Terrorist Screening Center ("TSC"). Represented by the Council on American-Islamic Relations and private counsel, the plaintiffs brought this case under 5 U.S.C. § 702 and 5 U.S.C. § 706.

The complaint claimed that the defendants' terrorist screening database unfairly included individuals based on mere guesses, hunches, conjecture, and even simply based on matters of race and ethnicity. The plaintiffs alleged that such watch list disproportionately represented and affected Muslims: the listed individual was no longer permitted to fly, obtain licenses, and own a firearm, and was also subjected to stigmatization. Moreover, the complaint alleged that individuals on the watchlist were unable to challenge the basis for their inclusion, which violated the U.S. Constitution and individual's rights to Due Process. The plaintiffs sought compensatory damages and the case was assigned to U.S. District Judge James C. Cacheris and referred to the Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff.

On August 2016, the plaintiffs amended the complaint to request a jury demand. The plaintiffs also sought to conduct a discovery to identify unknown defendants, which Magistrate Judge Nachmanoff denied during the motions hearing held on August 12, 2016. On September 2, 2016, fourteen out of fifteen defendants filed a motion to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim as well as a partial summary judgment, and the remaining defendant later filed a motion to join the claim.

On October 18, 2016, the court ordered both parties to submit briefs of their respective positions on whether this case should be stayed pending the Supreme Court's decision in Turkmen v. Ashcroft. Defendants sought to continue with the process and not stay this case while the plaintiffs argued otherwise.

On November 1, 2016, Judge Cacheris ordered to stay the case. On June 29, 2017, Judge Cacheris lifted the stay. A hearing was scheduled for August 16, 2017, but was postponed after the defendants filed an unopposed motion for extension of time to file a supplemental briefing. However, on September 13, 2017, the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal in light of the Supreme Court's holding in Ziglar v. Abbasi, where it held that a right of action for monetary damages against a federal official required special factors. The court granted the dismissal on September 14, 2017. This case is now closed.

Summary Authors

MJ Koo (2/16/2017)

Lisa Limb (3/23/2018)

Stephanie Chin (3/17/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Cacheris, James Chris (Virginia)

Nachmanoff, Michael Stefan (Virginia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abbas, Gadeir Ibrahim (District of Columbia)

Akeel, Shereef H (Michigan)

Masri, Lena F (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

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Documents in this case

1:16-cv-00373

Docket [PACER]

Doe v. Piehota

Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

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Class Action Complaint

April 5, 2016

April 5, 2016

Complaint
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First Amended Class Action Complaint and Jury Demand

Aug. 9, 2016

Aug. 9, 2016

Complaint
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Order

Nov. 1, 2016

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Order/Opinion
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Order

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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Joint Stipulated Dismissal Without Prejudice

Sept. 14, 2017

Sept. 14, 2017

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated March 31, 2026, 4:53 a.m.

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1 April 5, 2016

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 14683058122.), filed by John Doe No. 2, Saleem Ali, Osama Hussein Ahmed, Murat Frljuckic, Baby Doe, Samir Anwar, Mariam Jukaku, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 3, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Michael Edmund Coleman, Shahir Anwar, Muhamad Haydar, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Wael Hakmeh, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Anas Elhady. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Receipt)(dvanm, ) (Entered: 04/05/2016)

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2 May 4, 2016

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Shereef Akeel and Certification of Local Counsel Gadeir Abbas Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4972981. by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 05/04/2016)

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3 May 4, 2016

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Lena Masri and Certification of Local Counsel Gadeir Abbas Filing fee $ 75, receipt number 0422-4972987. by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 05/04/2016)

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4 May 5, 2016

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 5/5/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 05/05/2016)

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5 May 5, 2016

ORDER granting 3 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 5/5/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 05/05/2016)

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6 June 22, 2016

Summons Issued, via SPS, as to Timothy J. Healy and Christopher M. Piehota. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 06/23/2016)

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7 June 27, 2016

Summons Issued, via SPS, as to Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Donald Torrence, Ann Vessey, and via Certified Mail as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 06/28/2016)

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8 July 5, 2016

MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants, MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/05/2016)

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9 July 5, 2016

Notice of Hearing Date re 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/05/2016)

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10 July 5, 2016

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Osama Hussein Ahmed. US Attorney served on 6/27/2016, answer due 8/26/2016. Attorney General served 6/27/16; C. Piehota served 7/1/2016; R. Burke served6/28/2016; T. Healy served 7/1/2016; S. Mabeus served 6/28/2016; D. Torrence served 7/1/2016; R. Kopel served 6/29/2016; G. Grigg served 6/29/2016; D. Lubman served 6/28/2016; C. Coppola served 7/1/2016; S. Cruse served 7/4/2016; C. Nelson served 6/29/2016; B. Lynch served 6/29/2016; J. Kennedy served 6/29/2016; M. Olsen served 6/29/2016 (dvanm, ) (Entered: 07/06/2016)

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July 6, 2016

Set Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve. Motion Hearing set for 8/4/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (clar, )

July 6, 2016

MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve (clar, )

July 6, 2016

Notice of Correction re 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve The filing user has been notified to file the document separately for each motion relief in the future. (clar, )

July 6, 2016

Notice of Correction re 9 Notice of Hearing Date. The filing user has been notified that motions will not be heard on (8/4/16) before Judge Nachmanoff and has been instructed to renotice the motion. (Deadlines set for 8/4/16 have been terminated) (clar, )

11 July 18, 2016

NOTICE by Umited States re 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve of Potential Participation (Sher, R.) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

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12 July 18, 2016

NOTICE of Appearance by R. Joseph Sher on behalf of Umited States (Sher, R.) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

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13 July 29, 2016

MOTION for Extension by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/29/2016)

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14 July 29, 2016

Waiver of re 13 MOTION for Extension Oral Argument by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/29/2016)

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15 July 29, 2016

ORDER granting in part 13 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Plaintiffs shall file any response to the United States Statement of Interest by August 9, 2016. Plaintiffs pending Motion to Conduct Limited Discovery and Extend the Rule 4(m) Service Period shall be heard at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 12, 2015. That Motion shall remain before Judge Nachmanoff until further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 7/29/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 07/29/2016)

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July 29, 2016

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve. Motion Hearing set for 8/12/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (dvanm, )

16 Aug. 2, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve United States Statement of Interest filed by Umited States. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 08/02/2016)

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17 Aug. 9, 2016

AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants, filed by John Doe No. 2, Saleem Ali, Osama Hussein Ahmed, Murat Frljuckic, Baby Doe, Samir Anwar, Mariam Jukaku, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 3, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Michael Edmund Coleman, Shahir Anwar, Muhamad Haydar, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Wael Hakmeh, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Anas Elhady. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Abbas, Gadeir) Modified text on 8/11/2016 (klau, ). (Entered: 08/09/2016)

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18 Aug. 9, 2016

NOTICE by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout re 16 Response in Opposition to Motion (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

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19 Aug. 12, 2016

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff:Motion Hearing held on 8/12/2016 re 8 MOTION for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve filed by Gulet Mohamed, Baby Doe, Wael Hakmeh, Shahir Anwar, Murat Frljuckic, Michael Edmund Coleman, Yaseen Kadura, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 2, Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mariam Jukaku, John Doe No. 1, Samir Anwar, John Doe No. 3, Anas Elhady. Appearances of counsel. Motion argued. Request to take early discovery regarding identities of unknown defts - DENIED. Request for extension of time to effectuate service - GRANTED in part. Pltfs shall have 30 days to effectuate service upon deft Anne Veysey. Order to follow. (Tape #FTR.)(cmar, ) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

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20 Aug. 12, 2016

ORDER: This matter is before the Court on the Plaintiffs' Motion for Discovery to Identify Unknown Defendants and for Extension of Time to Serve (Dkt. No. 8 ). Having reviewed the pleadings and heard the arguments of counsel, and for the reasons stated from the bench, it is hereby ORDERED that the Plaintiffs' request to take early discovery regarding the identities of the unknown Defendants is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' request for an extension of time to effectuate service is GRANTED in part. Plaintiffs shall have thirty (30) days from the entry of this order to effectuate service upon Defendant Anne Veysey. The request is denied in all other respects. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 08/12/16. (cmar, ) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

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21 Aug. 17, 2016

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, and to exceed the page limitation of Local Civil Rule 7(F)(3) by G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

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22 Aug. 17, 2016

NOTICE by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence re 21 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, and to exceed the page limitation of Local Civil Rule 7(F)(3) of Submission Without a Hearing Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(E) (Sher, R.) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

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23 Aug. 17, 2016

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by James Russell Whitman and Certification of Local Counsel R. Joseph Sher by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

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24 Aug. 18, 2016

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Pro hac vice. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 8/18/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 08/18/2016)

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25 Aug. 24, 2016

ORDER granting in part 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 21 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, and to exceed the page limitation of Local Civil Rule 7(F)(3). The fourteen served defendants may file a single, consolidated dispositive motion and supporting brief on September 2, 2016, and may exceed the page limit for such brief by no more than fifteen pages. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 8/24/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 08/24/2016)

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26 Sept. 2, 2016

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, MOTION for Summary Judgment by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Elizabeth Gary, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Ray Santana, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Julie Halferty, # 4 Exhibit Fourth Circuit Slip Op. in Mohamed v. Holder)(Sher, R.) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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27 Sept. 2, 2016

Memorandum in Support re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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28 Sept. 2, 2016

Notice of Hearing Date of October 6, 2016 re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment (Sher, R.) (Entered: 09/02/2016)

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29 Sept. 6, 2016

MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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30 Sept. 6, 2016

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 09/06/2016)

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Sept. 6, 2016

Set Deadlines as to 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 10/6/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (clar, )

Sept. 6, 2016

Notice of Correction re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment . The filing user has been notified to file the document separately for each motion relief. (clar, )

31 Sept. 16, 2016

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 09/16/2016)

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32 Sept. 16, 2016

Waiver of re 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment Oral Argument by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 09/16/2016)

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33 Sept. 20, 2016

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 31 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiff's Opposition due by 9/30/2016. Defendant's Replies due by 10/20/2016.. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 9/20/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 09/20/2016)

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Sept. 21, 2016

Reset Deadlines as to 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment . Motion Hearing set for 11/3/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris (per JCC Chambers). (klau, )

34 Sept. 30, 2016

Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

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35 Sept. 30, 2016

Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 34 Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply, [CORRECTED and CONSENTED] by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

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36 Sept. 30, 2016

ORDER-It is herehy ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file an opposition to Defendants Motions on or before October 5, 2016. Defendants shall file a reply in support of their Motions on or before October 24, 2016. A hearing shall be held on the Motions at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 09/30/2016. (lbru) (Entered: 09/30/2016)

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37 Oct. 5, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/05/2016)

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38 Oct. 7, 2016

RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment [CORRECTED] filed by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/07/2016)

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39 Oct. 18, 2016

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE as to why this case should not be stayed pending the Supreme Courts decision in Turkmen. The parties shall submit briefs apprising the Court of their respective positions no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 10/18/2016. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 10/18/2016)

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40 Oct. 24, 2016

REPLY to Response to Motion re 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment, 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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41 Oct. 24, 2016

MOTION for Joinder by Anne Veysey. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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42 Oct. 24, 2016

Notice of Hearing Date of November 17, 2016 re 41 MOTION for Joinder (Sher, R.) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

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Oct. 25, 2016

Set Deadlines as to 41 MOTION for Joinder . Motion Hearing set for 11/17/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (clar, )

43 Oct. 27, 2016

Memorandum in Response to 39 Order to Show Cause, filed by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence, Anne Veysey. (Sher, R.) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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44 Oct. 27, 2016

MOTION for Leave to File by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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45 Oct. 27, 2016

NOTICE by Donald Thomas re 39 Order to Show Cause, (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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46 Oct. 27, 2016

Notice of Hearing Date set for 11/17/2016 re 44 MOTION for Leave to File (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/27/2016)

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Oct. 28, 2016

Notice of Correction re: 45 NOTICE. The filing user has been notified to refile the document to include the correct case number and using the correct event. (pmil, )

Oct. 28, 2016

MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. 44 MOTION for Leave to File (klau, )

Oct. 28, 2016

Notice of Correction re 46 Notice of Hearing Date, The filing user has been notified that motions will not be heard on Thursday and has been instructed to renotice the motion to Friday Docket. (klau, )

Oct. 28, 2016

Set Deadlines as to 44 MOTION for Leave to File . Motion Hearing set for 11/17/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (Attorney has been notified to file amended notice of hearing for Friday Docket - Deadlines Terminated ) (klau, )

47 Oct. 31, 2016

Notice of Hearing Date [CORRECTED] set for 11/18/2016 re Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings, 44 MOTION for Leave to File (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

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48 Oct. 31, 2016

Response to 45 NOTICE [CORRECTED] filed by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 10/31/2016)

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49 Nov. 1, 2016

ORDER STAYING CASE. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 11/1/2016. (see Order for details)(dvanm, ) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

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Nov. 1, 2016

Reset Deadlines as to 44 MOTION for Leave to File . Motion Hearing set for 11/18/2016 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 400 before Magistrate Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. (clar, )

Nov. 1, 2016

MOTIONS REFERRED to Magistrate Judge: Nachmanoff. 44 MOTION for Leave to File (clar, )

Nov. 1, 2016

Set Hearings: Status Conference set for 4/20/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (dvanm, )

50 March 30, 2017

NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren A. Wetzler on behalf of Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence, Anne Veysey (Wetzler, Lauren) (Entered: 03/30/2017)

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51 March 30, 2017

Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence, Anne Veysey. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Wetzler, Lauren) (Entered: 03/30/2017)

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52 March 30, 2017

Waiver of Hearing by Robin C. Burke, Cindy Coppola, Scott Cruse, G. Clayton Grigg, Timothy J. Healy, James G. Kennedy, Rick Kopel, Deborah Lubman, Bryan Lynch, Steven Mabeus, Cory Nelson, Matthew G. Olsen, Christopher M. Piehota, Donald Torrence, Anne Veysey (Wetzler, Lauren) (Entered: 03/30/2017)

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53 April 4, 2017

ORDER granting Motion 51 to Continue: ORDERED that the Motion is GRANTED and that the status conference previously scheduled for April 20, 2017, is rescheduled for May 4, 2017 @ 10:00AM. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 04/04/2017. (mpha) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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April 4, 2017

Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 5/4/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. See Order 53 . (mpha)

April 26, 2017

Reset Deadlines/Hearings Status Conference set for 5/3/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (Per JCC chambers) (clar, )

54 May 3, 2017

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James C. Cacheris: Status Conference held on 5/3/2017. Gadeir I. Abbas and Lena Masri present on behlaf of plaintiffs. Lauren A. Wetzler and James R. Whitman present on behalf of defendants. The Court continues matter to Thursday, June 29, 2017 @ 10:00AM for a Status Conference. (Court Reporter Tonia Harris)(mpha) (Entered: 05/03/2017)

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May 3, 2017

Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference reset for 6/29/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (mpha)

55 June 29, 2017

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge James C. Cacheris: Status Conference held on 6/29/2017. Gadeir I. Abbas and Lena Masri present on behalf of plaintiffs. Lauren A. Wetzler and James R. Whitman present on behalf of defendants. Matter briefed, argued, and taken under advisement. Plaintiff requests permission to file amended complaint within 30 days. Parties given 14 days each to file brief on Abbasi issues for the current complaint. Status Conference/Argument tentatively set for 8/17/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. Parties may schedule a telephone conference if they wish to change the date. Order to follow. (Court Reporter Tonia Harris)(mpha) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

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56 June 29, 2017

ORDER LIFTING STAY. The parties shall, within fourteen (14) days of the entry of this Order, file supplemental briefs addressing the impact of the Supreme Courts recent decision in Ziglar v. Abbasi, No. 15-1358, 2017 WL 2621317 (U.S. June 19, 2017) on Plaintiffs claims; and 3) Oral argument regarding the parties supplemental briefs is tentatively scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 2017. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 06/29/2017. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

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June 29, 2017

Set Deadlines as to 26 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim MOTION for Summary Judgment, 30 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 29 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Motion Hearing set for 8/17/2017 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 1000 before District Judge James C. Cacheris. (dvanm, )

57 July 13, 2017

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefing by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

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58 July 13, 2017

ORDER that 57 Motion for Extension of Time to File is GRANTED and the parties shall be permitted an additional seven (7) days within which to file the supplemental briefs required by the Court's prior Order. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 7/13/17. (klau, ) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

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59 July 20, 2017

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Brief by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

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60 July 20, 2017

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The parties shall be permitted an additional fourteen (14) days within which to file the supplemental briefs required by the Courts prior Order. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 07/20/2017. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

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61 Aug. 3, 2017

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefs by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 08/03/2017)

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62 Aug. 3, 2017

ORDER granting 61 Motion for Extension of Time to File. The parties shall be permitted an additional fourteen (14) days within which to file the supplemental briefs required by the Courts prior Order. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 08/03/2017. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 08/03/2017)

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63 Aug. 16, 2017

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefing and to Stay the 8.17 Hearing by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

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64 Aug. 16, 2017

ORDER granting 63 Motion for Extension of Time to File. the parties shall file the supplemental briefs required by the Courts prior Order on or before September 13, 2017. It is further ORDERED that the hearing in this case scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, 2017, shall be removed from the Courts docket and postponed to a later date to be determined. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 08/16/2017. (dvanm, ) (Main Document 64 replaced, to add correct order, on 8/16/2017) (dvanm, ). (Entered: 08/16/2017)

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65 Sept. 13, 2017

STIPULATION of Dismissal (joint) by Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Saleem Ali, Mark Amri, Samir Anwar, Shahir Anwar, Baby Doe 2, Michael Edmund Coleman, Baby Doe, Anas Elhady, Ausama Elhuzayel, Hassan Fares, Murat Frljuckic, Wael Hakmeh, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 2, John Doe No. 3, John Doe No. 4, Mariam Jukaku, Yaseen Kadura, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Gulet Mohamed, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas. (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

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66 Sept. 14, 2017

So Ordered re 65 Stipulation of Dismissal, filed by Gulet Mohamed, Baby Doe, Wael Hakmeh, Mark Amri, Shahir Anwar, Murat Frljuckic, Michael Edmund Coleman, Yaseen Kadura, Adnan Khalil Shaout, Donald Thomas, Ausama Elhuzayel, Muhamad Haydar, John Doe No. 2, Osama Hussein Ahmed, Ahmad Ibrahim Al Halabi, Baby Doe 2, Saleem Ali, Mariam Jukaku, Samir Anwar, John Doe No. 1, John Doe No. 3, Hassan Fares, John Doe No. 4, Muhammad Yahya Khan, Anas Elhady. Signed by District Judge James C. Cacheris on 09/14/2017. (dvanm, ) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Virginia

Case Type(s):

National Security

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 5, 2016

Closing Date: Sept. 14, 2017

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs are nineteen Muslim individuals listed on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Federal

Department of Homeland Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation

National Counterterrorism Center

Terrorist Screening Center

Transportation Security Administration

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

FISA Title VII targeting order (Sections 702, 703, 704), 50 U.S.C. 1881a, 1881b, 1881c

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Right to travel

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Virginia 1:16-cv-00373

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Racial profiling

Record-keeping

Terrorism/Post 9-11 issues

Affected National Origin/Ethnicity(s):

Arab/Afgani/Middle Eastern

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