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Raya v. Clinton

Western District of VirginiaGlen E. ConradDecided April 9, 2010

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Agency Department of State Read by a model
Her application was denied by the New Orleans Passport Agency for the United States Department of State in May of 2005.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
she is entitled to a writ of mandamus compelling the Department of State to issue a passport, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1361
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
The defendants' alternative motion for summary judgment is GRANTED;
Motion decided Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim; Summary judgment Read by a model
For the reasons stated, the motion to dismiss filed by the defendants will be granted in part and denied in part, and the court will grant the defendants' alternative motion for summary judgment.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
On February 5, 2010, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss and alternative motion for summary judgment.
Disposition Granted in the government's favor The principal motion was granted in full: summary judgment for either side, an injunction or TRO, a writ or order to act, fees. A motion to dismiss granted in full counts as Dismissed; a transfer is listed apart. Read by a model
The defendants' alternative motion for summary judgment is GRANTED;
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
The defendants' alternative motion for summary judgment is GRANTED;
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
Consequently, the plaintiff is not entitled to a judgment declaring her to *579 be a United States national or an order requiring the Department of State to issue her a United States passport.
Months pending 59.3 months from the application to the suit; 11.4 months from the application to the agency's action Read by a model
Her application was denied by the New Orleans Passport Agency for the United States Department of State in May of 2005.
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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