Leona Weber v. T. R. Coney, U.S. Marshall, and J. A. "Tony" Canales, U.S. Attorney, Etc.

Some months ago appellant Weber requested, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a copy of all records kept by the United States Marshall and the “U.S. Justice Department” at Houston, Texas. Receiving replies that she deemed unsatisfactory, she filed suit, pro se, seeking injunctive relief directing defendants to disclose the requested information. The government’s oral motion for an extension of time until January 1, 1979, in which to answer was granted on October 27, 1978. On December 29, 1978, the government filed a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment. After a hearing, the…