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Sabra v. Pompeo

District of ColumbiaEmmet G. SullivanDecided April 2, 2020

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Agency Department of State Read by a model
In October 2019, the Embassy denied Mrs. Sabra’s applications.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
As to Count II, Mr. Sabra argues that a writ of mandamus is appropriate to compel the Embassy to issue the CRBA and passport to Baby M.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
GRANTS the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
Pending before the Court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment.
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
Pending before the Court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment.
Disposition Dismissed in part; some claims go on The government's motion to dismiss was granted in part: some claims were dismissed and others go on. Read by a model
GRANTS the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III
Prevailing party Each side in part Read by a model
GRANTS the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
GRANTS the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III
The other claims Some dismissed, some go on Read by a model
the Court DENIES Mr. Sabra’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III, GRANTS the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Counts I-III, and DENIES the Secretary’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Count IV.
Months pending 1 months from the application to the suit; 9.6 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
In June 2019, Mrs. Sabra applied in person at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem (the “Embassy”) for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (“CRBA”) and U.S. passport as proof of Baby M’s U.S. citizenship, citing a need for urgent medical treatment in the United States.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

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