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`Case No. 1:20-cv-02921-JEB
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`DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS
`For the reasons set forth in the attached Memorandum of Points and Authorities,
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`Memorandum of Points and Authorities, Defendants have filed a proposed order with this motion.
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`Dated: January 26, 2021
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`Respectfully submitted,
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`BRIAN M. BOYNTON
`Acting Assistant Attorney General
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`BRIGHAM J. BOWEN
`Assistant Branch Director
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`/s/ Michael F. Knapp
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`MICHAEL F. KNAPP (Cal. Bar No. 314104)
`Trial Attorney
`United States Department of Justice
`Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch
`1100 L Street NW
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`Phone: (202) 514-2071
`Fax: (202) 616-8470
`Email: michael.f.knapp@usdoj.gov
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`Counsel for Defendants
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