Ibrahim v. Department of Homeland et al

Filing 539

ORDER DENYING MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS. Signed by Judge Alsup on September 13, 2013.. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/13/2013)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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RAHINAH IBRAHIM,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Plaintiff,

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No. C 06-00545 WHA

v.

ORDER DENYING MOTION
TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF
CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, et al.,
Defendants.
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With respect to FBI Class 672–887, this order finds that it has been properly classified as

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“secret” because, among other things, it sets forth specific and detailed investigative procedures

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used by the FBI to track terrorists.

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With respect to FBI Class 591–671, this order makes the same finding as to the FBI,
NSA, CIA, and Department of State.
These documents are properly withheld under the state secrets doctrine. Plaintiff’s

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motion to compel these documents (Dkt. No. 515) is accordingly DENIED. The unclassified

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documents sought by plaintiff’s motion will be addressed in a separate order.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: September 13, 2013.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE