Reyes v. DOI, No. 17-01612, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 68953 (S.D. Cal. Apr. 20, 2020) (Houston, J.)

Reyes v. DOI, No. 17-01612, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 68953 (S.D. Cal. Apr. 20, 2020) (Houston, J.)

Re:  Request for records concerning application for enrollment in Indian tribes

Disposition:  Denying defendant's motion for summary judgment; ordering in camera inspection

• Litigation Considerations, Vaughn Index/Declaration & In Camera Inspection:  "Upon review of the affidavits and Vaughn Index, the Court finds Defendants include specific information supporting the adequacy of the search conducted."  "However, the descriptions of the information withheld and the reasons provided in support of the applicability of Exemption 6 are too general."  "They are not sufficiently specific to permit this Court to determine whether the exemption was properly applied."  "The Court, in its discretion, will conduct an in camera review of the withheld materials."