Jefferson v. United States Secret Service et al
Plaintiff: Lavar Jefferson
Defendant: United States Secret Service, United States Department of State, National Archives and Records Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency
Case Number: 2:2026cv02479
Filed: July 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Presiding Judge: Richard A Jones
Nature of Suit: Freedom of Information Act
Cause of Action: 05 U.S.C. ยง 552 Freedom of Information Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 21, 2026 Filing 7 STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE)
August 21, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE: Plaintiff Lavar Jefferson has registered to electronically file and receive electronic service in this case. (LH)
August 21, 2026 Filing 5 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant(s) National Archives and Records Administration, United States Department of State, United States Secret Service filed by Lavar Jefferson. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Statutory Defaults, #4 Notice of Temporary Medical Incapacitation, #5 Email Transmittal)(TE)
August 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER GRANTING #3 APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. The Court recommends the complaint be reviewed under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B) before issuance of summons. Plaintiff shall note that leave to proceed as a pauper does not necessarily entitle Plaintiff to a waiver of any other cost(s) of litigation. Signed by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. (TE)(cc: Petitioner via USPS)
August 17, 2026 Filing 3 APPLICATION to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Plaintiff Lavar Jefferson. (Attachments: #1 First Amended Complaint, #2 Notice of Temporary Medical Incapacitation)(TE)
July 14, 2026 Filing 2 Notice of Filing Deficiency re #1 Application. ***Action Required*** Incorrect IFP Submitted.See attached letter for more information and instructions. Filer has until 8/13/2026 to correct IFP application cc Petitioner via USPS with blank IFP (HH)
July 7, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs by Plaintiff Lavar Jefferson. (Attachments: #1 Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Statutory Defaults) (HH) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/16/2026: #4 Email transmittal) (HH).

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