Case: Wikimedia Foundation v. National Security Agency

1:15-cv-00662 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: March 10, 2015

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Case Summary

On March 10, 2015, a collective of organizations interested in privacy, led by the Wikimedia Foundation, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for District of Maryland. The plaintiffs sued the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Justice under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from the ACLU and private counsel, asked the court to declare “Upstream Surveillance” by the government to be unconstitutional, and …

On March 10, 2015, a collective of organizations interested in privacy, led by the Wikimedia Foundation, filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for District of Maryland. The plaintiffs sued the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Justice under the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq. The plaintiffs, represented by attorneys from the ACLU and private counsel, asked the court to declare “Upstream Surveillance” by the government to be unconstitutional, and to purge all records on the plaintiffs obtained through this practice. Specifically, the plaintiffs claimed that the NSA’s surveillance programs, including “PRISM,” implement the unconstitutional method of upstream surveillance. They claimed that these programs made copies of nearly all digital communications, and that the government made no effort to limit the scope of this surveillance. The plaintiffs alleged these practices violated their First and Fourth Amendment rights.

After the passage of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments Act (FAA) in 2008, the NSA was granted authority to conduct warrantless surveillance of all US persons’ international communications. The act included no requirement for justifying the surveillance or for attempting to limit those affected by the surveillance. In 2011 under the FAA, the NSA began its upstream surveillance program, which, the complaint, alleges “involves the surveillance of essentially everyone’s communications." The plaintiffs claim this NSA surveillance program hindered their work, along with violating their constitutional rights.

On October 23rd, 2015, Judge T.S. Ellis granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss because the complaint did not allege a harm directly attributable to the government’s upstream surveillance, so the suit did not have proper standing. 143 F.Supp.3d 344. Underlying this ruling was the relative speculativeness of each plaintiff's claim. Wikimedia asserted that it conducted over a trillion internet communications every year with people in virtually every country on the planet. There were a very limited number of pathways in which an internet communication could exit the United States, and the NSA's upstream monitoring program monitored at least one of these pathways in order to obtain and review communications. The gist of Wikimedia's complaint was that, due to the sheer volume of their communications, and due to the limited number of places in which the government could monitor communications, there was no way that the government had not obtained and reviewed Wikimedia's communications with persons abroad. The government in response had countered that Wikimedia was speculating as to the breadth of the U.S. Upstream monitoring program. However, the court ruled that Wikimedia's assertion was sufficiently plausible at least as to the Motion to Dismiss phase of trial.

The plaintiffs appealed to the Fourth Circuit. Oral argument occurred on December 8th, 2016 and on May 23, 2017, the Fourth Circuit vacated and remanded the lower court's decision as to Wikimedia, the first and largest plaintiff, ruling that it had standing to pursue the injunction. 857 F.3d 193. However, the court affirmed as to all other plaintiffs in the suit and upheld the lower court's judgment, finding that their claims did not rise to the same level of certainty as Wikimedia's. Instead of claiming that it was virtually impossible for the government to use Upstream monitoring and avoid reviewing their internet communications, the other plaintiffs claimed that the government was “intercepting, copying, and reviewing substantially all" text-based communications entering and leaving the United States.

In a dissent, Judge Davis agreed with the court's ruling that Wikimedia had standing to continue the case, but would have held that the other plaintiffs had made plausible allegations and should have had standing as well.

Back in the district court, on September 25, 2017, the Court granted a five-month period for jurisdictional discovery. On March 12, 2018, the parties jointly moved for a continuance of the discovery deadline in order to submit a new proposed schedule for the completion of jurisdictional discovery. The Court denied this motion on March 15, 2018, but granted one additional month of discovery beginning March 17, 2018.

For the next six months, the parties engaged in discovery. The main issue during this time was the plaintiff’s motion to compel discovery responses and deposition testimony, submitted on March 26. The motion to compel was in response to the defendants’ objections to the plaintiff’s 84 discovery requests. The defendants asserted common law state privilege and national security purposes under 50 U.S.C. § 3024(i)(l) as the basis to refuse the discovery requests. The plaintiffs contended that where a party moves to discover material relating to electronic surveillance, the court must follow the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) procedures and conduct an ex parte and in camera review of materials relating to electronic surveillance.

The defendants responded that FISA did not apply, as the plaintiff had not established themselves as the target of electronic surveillance. The plaintiff’s motion to compel discovery responses and deposition testimony were denied on August 20, 2018, in favor of the defendants. The court decided that the defendants had satisfied procedural requirements to invoke state secrets privilege and that the information sought to be protected fell under the state secrets doctrine. The court also agreed that the plaintiff had not yet established that they were the subject of electronic surveillance. Therefore, FISA did not apply and jurisdictional discovery was limited to information not protected by state secrets privilege. 335 F.Supp.3d 772.

The defendants moved for summary judgment on November 13, 2018, alleging that the plaintiff lacked standing to contest the legality of the NSA’s upstream surveillance program. The defendants also stated there was no issue of material fact, and that the state secrets privilege precluded further litigation. The same day, the defendants also requested to seal their motion on an interim basis, which was granted on December 11.

The plaintiffs submitted a response in opposition to the defendants’ summary judgment motion on December 18, 2018, claiming that it had presented sufficient evidence and that it has third-party standing. In the next months, the parties continued to submit arguments regarding the summary judgment.

The defendants then submitted a motion to stay proceedings due to a funding issues on December 26, 2018, which was granted on January 2, 2019. After the issue was resolved, the defendants filed a restoration of appropriations on January 28, 2019.

On December 16, 2019, the defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, holding that Wikimedia did not have the standing to proceed with its claims as it had not presented sufficient evidence that the NSA was monitoring Wikimedia communications. The court additionally stated that even if Wikimedia were able to demonstrate such monitoring, the state secrets privilege would require dismissal. 427 F.Supp.3d 582.

The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on February 14, 2020, and the case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Michael Abrams (10/4/2016)

Megan Brown (6/26/2017)

Averyn Lee (5/31/2020)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Abdo, Alex (New York)

Browning, John M. (New York)

Cook, Devon (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Berman, Julia Alexandra (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Berlage, Jan Ingham (Maryland)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

1:15-cv-00662

Docket [PACER]

May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Docket
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Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 10, 2015

March 10, 2015

Complaint
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First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

June 19, 2015

June 19, 2015

Complaint
77-1

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Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint

Wikimedia v. NSA

Aug. 6, 2015

Aug. 6, 2015

Pleading / Motion / Brief
93

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Memorandum Opinion

Oct. 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

Order/Opinion

143 F.Supp.3d 143

101

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15-02560

Judgment [Appellate]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

Order/Opinion

857 F.3d 857

150, 151

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Memorandum Opinion

Aug. 20, 2018

Aug. 20, 2018

Order/Opinion

335 F.Supp.3d 335

161 (incl. 161-1 through 161-8)

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Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment

Nov. 13, 2018

Nov. 13, 2018

Pleading / Motion / Brief
188, 189

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Memorandum Opinon

Dec. 16, 2019

Dec. 16, 2019

Order/Opinion

427 F.Supp.3d 427

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Docket

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0416-5260730.), filed by The Nation Magazine, Human Rights Watch, The Rutherford Institute, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Washington Office on Latin America, Pen American Center, Wikimedia Foundation, Global Fund for Women, Amnesty International USA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summonses)(Jeon, Deborah) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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NOTICE by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Summons to U.S. Attorney (Jeon, Deborah) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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Summons Issued 60 days as to James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Eric H. Holder, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alex Abdo ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5262165.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ashley Gorski ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5262203.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jameel Jaffer ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5262236.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Patrick Toomey ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5262246.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA needs to be modified. See attachment for details and corrective actions needed regarding the signature(s) on the motion. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/10/2015)

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Alex Abdo by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page). The fee has already been paid.(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ashley Gorski by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page). The fee has already been paid.(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 12 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Alex Abdo. Directing attorney Alex Abdo to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 13 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Ashley Gorski. Directing attorney Ashley Gorski to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jameel Jaffer by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page). The fee has already been paid.(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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CORRECTED MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Patrick Toomey by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page). The fee has already been paid.(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Charles Sims ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5265356.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page)(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David Munkittrick ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5265372.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page)(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John Browning ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5265384.) by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Signature page)(Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 16 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jameel Jaffer. Directing attorney Jameel Jaffer to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 17 Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Patrick Toomey. Directing attorney Patrick Toomey to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Charles Sims. Directing attorney Charles Sims to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of David Munkittrick. Directing attorney David Munkittrick to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 20 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of John Browning. Directing attorney John Browning to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 3/11/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Amnesty International USA. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Global Fund for Women. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Human Rights Watch. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys identifying Other Affiliate Foundation for Criminal Justice for National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Pen American Center. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by The Rutherford Institute. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by The Nation Magazine. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Wikimedia Foundation. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Washington Office on Latin America. (Rocah, David) (Entered: 03/11/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on United States Attorney for the District of Maryland on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Office of the Director of National Intelligence on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on National Security Agency / Central Security Service on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Department of Justice on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Adm. Michael S. Rogers on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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(FILED IN ERROR) AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) Modified on 3/17/2015 (bmhs, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 35 Affidavit of Service filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA was filed incorrectly. **Incorrect event was selected. Please refile using the event under Service of Process - Summons Returned Executed as to USA AND case caption and case number are missing. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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QC NOTICE: 36 37 38 39 40 41 Affidavits of Service filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA were filed incorrectly. **Case caption and case number are missing. It has been noted as FILED IN ERROR, and the document link has been disabled. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by The Nation Magazine, Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Watch, The Rutherford Institute, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, Global Fund for Women. James R. Clapper served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015; Department of Justice served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015; Eric H. Holder served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015; National Security Agency/Central Security Service served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015; Office of the Director of National Intelligence served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015; Michael S. Rogers served on 3/10/2015, answer due 5/11/2015. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Office of the Director of National Intelligence on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on National Security Agency / Central Security Service on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Department of Justice on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Adm. Michael S. Rogers on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. on 3/10/2015, filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/17/2015)

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Jordan Gilligan on behalf of All Defendants (Gilligan, James) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Rodney Patton on behalf of James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Eric H. Holder, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers (Patton, Rodney) (Entered: 03/23/2015)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Alexandra Berman on behalf of All Defendants (Berman, Julia) (Entered: 03/24/2015)

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Case reassigned to Judge T. S. Ellis. Judge Richard D Bennett no longer assigned to the case. (cags, Deputy Clerk)

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MOTION to Set a Status Conference by James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Eric H. Holder, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers Responses due by 5/11/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Julia) (Entered: 04/24/2015)

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April 24, 2015

April 24, 2015

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RESPONSE to Motion re 54 MOTION to Set a Status Conference filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. Replies due by 5/15/2015. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 04/28/2015)

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April 28, 2015

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ORDER granting 54 Defendants' Motion to set a status conference; and scheduling a status conference for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 4/30/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/30/2015)

April 30, 2015

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Correspondence re: Request Pursuant to D. Md. Local Rule 101.1(b)(i) for May 13, 2015 Status Conference (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 05/06/2015)

May 6, 2015

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58

ORDER granting 57 Plaintiffs' Letter Motion. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 5/11/15. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/11/2015)

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

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59

PAPERLESS ORDER, for good cause, it is hereby ORDERED that the status conference scheduled to be heard at the Greenbelt Courthouse at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, is CANCELED. Instead, a telephone conference is SCHEDULED for the same date and time (3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2015). In this regard, all participating counsel are DIRECTED first to conference themselves together on one phone line and then to call Chambers at (703) 299-2114 to commence the conference call. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 5/12/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/12/2015)

May 12, 2015

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60

Telephone Conference held on 5/14/2015 before Judge T. S. Ellis. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/15/2015)

May 14, 2015

May 14, 2015

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61

ORDER directing parties to comply with the briefing and argument schedule. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 5/13/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/15/2015)

May 14, 2015

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MOTION to Set a Date for the Filing of Amicus Briefs by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Responses due by 6/15/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 05/27/2015)

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May 27, 2015

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ORDER denying 62 Motion to Set a Date for the Filing of Amicus Briefs. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 5/28/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/28/2015)

May 28, 2015

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Joint MOTION to Conduct Hearings in Alexandria, Virginia by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Responses due by 6/15/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 05/29/2015)

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May 29, 2015

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ORDER granting 64 Joint Motion to Conduct Hearings in Alexandria, Virginia. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 5/29/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/29/2015)

May 29, 2015

May 29, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Under Rule 12(b)(1) by James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Eric H. Holder, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers Responses due by 6/15/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit List, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 4A, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 4B, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 4C, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 4D, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 5, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 6)(Patton, Rodney) (Entered: 05/29/2015)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Dismiss

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3 Exhibit Exhibit List

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4 Exhibit Exhibit 1

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5 Exhibit Exhibit 2

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6 Exhibit Exhibit 3

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7 Exhibit Exhibit 4A

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8 Exhibit Exhibit 4B

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9 Exhibit Exhibit 4C

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10 Exhibit Exhibit 4D

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11 Exhibit Exhibit 5

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12 Exhibit Exhibit 6

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May 29, 2015

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Joint MOTION to Amend the Briefing Schedule by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Responses due by 6/29/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 06/12/2015)

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June 12, 2015

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ORDER granting 67 Joint Motion to Amend the Briefing Scheduling governing Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; and postponing the oral argument on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 6/12/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2015)

June 12, 2015

June 12, 2015

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ORDER amending the briefing schedule. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 6/12/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/15/2015)

June 12, 2015

June 12, 2015

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MOTION to Amend/Correct 1 Complaint, by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Responses due by 7/9/2015 (Attachments: # 1 First Amended Complaint, # 2 First Amended Complaint - Redline, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 06/19/2015)

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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June 19, 2015

June 19, 2015

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ORDER granting 70 Plaintiffs' Motion to Amend the Complaint; and denying as moot 66 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 6/22/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2015)

June 22, 2015

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers, Loretta E. Lynch filed by The Nation Magazine, Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Watch, The Rutherford Institute, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, Global Fund for Women. (Attachments: # 1 Red Line Complaint)(bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/22/2015)

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June 22, 2015

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time by James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Loretta E. Lynch, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers Responses due by 7/16/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Julia) (Entered: 06/27/2015)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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June 27, 2015

June 27, 2015

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ORDER granting 73 Consent Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 6/29/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/29/2015)

June 29, 2015

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Jennifer Stisa Granick ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5525629.) by CloudFlare, The Tor Project, Inc., RiseUp (Landis, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/31/2015)

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2015

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 75 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Jennifer Stisa Granick. Directing attorney Jennifer Stisa Granick to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 8/3/2015. (bu, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/03/2015)

Aug. 3, 2015

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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Loretta E. Lynch, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers Responses due by 8/24/2015 (Attachments: # 1 (Memorandum in Support), # 2 Affidavit (Salzberg Declaration), # 3 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 1), # 4 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 2), # 5 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 3), # 6 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 4), # 7 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 5), # 8 Exhibit 1, # 9 Exhibit 2, # 10 Exhibit 3, # 11 Exhibit 4, # 12 Exhibit 5, # 13 Exhibit 6, # 14 Exhibit 7, # 15 Exhibit 8, # 16 Exhibit 9, # 17 (Index of Exhibits), # 18 Text of Proposed Order)(Gilligan, James) (Entered: 08/06/2015)

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3 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 1)

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4 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 2)

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5 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 3)

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6 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 4)

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7 Affidavit (Lee Declaration Part 5)

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8 Exhibit 1

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9 Exhibit 2

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10 Exhibit 3

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11 Exhibit 4

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12 Exhibit 5

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13 Exhibit 6

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14 Exhibit 7

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15 Exhibit 8

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16 Exhibit 9

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17 (Index of Exhibits)

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18 Text of Proposed Order

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Aug. 6, 2015

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua R Treem on behalf of First Amendment Legal Scholars (Treem, Joshua) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Lange Levenson on behalf of First Amendment Legal Scholars (Levenson, Emily) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5581832.) by First Amendment Legal Scholars (Treem, Joshua) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jan Ingham Berlage on behalf of The American Booksellers Association, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Freedom to Read Foundation, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (Berlage, Jan) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Freedom to Read Foundation, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The American Booksellers Association Responses due by 9/21/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss)(Berlage, Jan) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

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Sept. 3, 2015

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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew Crocker ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5582368.) by American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Freedom to Read Foundation, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The American Booksellers Association (Berlage, Jan) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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NOTICE by American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Freedom to Read Foundation, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, The American Booksellers Association re 81 Notice of Appearance, 82 MOTION for Leave to File to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, 83 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Andrew Crocker ( Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0416-5582368.) of Service (Berlage, Jan) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae by First Amendment Legal Scholars Responses due by 9/21/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae First Amendment Legal Scholars, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Treem, Joshua) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

1 Brief of Amicus Curiae First Amendment Legal Scholars

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Sept. 3, 2015

Sept. 3, 2015

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 77 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. Replies due by 9/21/2015. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 09/03/2015)

Sept. 3, 2015

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 80 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Margot E Kaminski. Directing attorney Margot E Kaminski to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2015. (srd, Intern) (Entered: 09/09/2015)

Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

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PAPERLESS ORDER granting 83 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Andrew Crocker. Directing attorney Andrew Crocker to register online for CM/ECF at https://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/attyregB/inputProHac.asp. Signed by Clerk on 9/9/2015. (srd, Intern) (Entered: 09/09/2015)

Sept. 9, 2015

Sept. 9, 2015

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 77 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by James R. Clapper, Department of Justice, Eric H. Holder, Loretta E. Lynch, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Michael S. Rogers. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Gilligan, James) (Entered: 09/17/2015)

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Sept. 17, 2015

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Status Conference held on 9/25/2015 before Judge T. S. Ellis. (Court Reporter: M. Pham) (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/2015)

Sept. 25, 2015

Sept. 25, 2015

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ORDER taking under advisment 77 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 9/25/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/28/2015)

Sept. 25, 2015

Sept. 25, 2015

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation Responses due by 11/9/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Rocah, David) (Entered: 10/22/2015)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Oct. 22, 2015

Oct. 22, 2015

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MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 10/23/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/23/2015)

Oct. 23, 2015

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ORDER granting 82 85 amici curiae's Motions for Leave to File amicus curiae briefs. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 10/23/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/23/2015)

Oct. 23, 2015

Oct. 23, 2015

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ORDER granting 77 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge T. S. Ellis on 10/23/2015. (bmhs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/23/2015)

Oct. 23, 2015

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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 95 Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction by Amnesty International USA, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, The Rutherford Institute, Washington Office on Latin America, Wikimedia Foundation. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0416-5759619. (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

Dec. 15, 2015

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Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 96 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices. (sls, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

Dec. 17, 2015

Dec. 17, 2015

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USCA Case Number 15-2560 for 96 Notice of Appeal, filed by Wikimedia Foundation, Pen American Center, The Nation Magazine, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Global Fund for Women, Human Rights Watch, Washington Office on Latin America, The Rutherford Institute, Amnesty International USA. Case Manager - RJ Warren (ko, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/18/2015)

Dec. 18, 2015

Dec. 18, 2015

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Case Details

State / Territory: Maryland

Case Type(s):

National Security

Special Collection(s):

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act -- All Matters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—Foreign Targeting (702, 703, 704)

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 10, 2015

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Wikimedia Foundation and eight other educational, legal, human rights, and media organizations

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

National Security Agency (Fort Meade, Anne Arundel), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Constitutional Clause(s):

Unreasonable search and seizure

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Non-settlement Outcome

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General:

Confidentiality