Freedom Watch, Inc. v. Judicial Watch, Inc. et al
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ORDER granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 1/26/2018. (lfs) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69.
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