District of Maryland • 8:23-cv-02801

United States v. Paz

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Case Information

Filed: October 17, 2023
Assigned to: Deborah L. Boardman
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Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause: 8:1451 Immigration: Revocation of Citizenship
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Last Activity: October 01, 2025

Docket Entries

#1
Oct 17, 2023
COMPLAINT to Revoke Naturalization against Benjamin Filiberto Paz, filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Affidavit of Good Cause, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status, # 3 Exhibit Ex. C - Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, # 4 Exhibit Ex. D - Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization, # 5 Exhibit Ex. E - Plea Offer and Agreement, 2017 CF1 004844, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet, # 7 Summons 60-Day Summons in a Civil Action to Revoke Naturalization)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 10/17/2023)
Main Document: COMPLAINT
Attachment 1: Exhibit Ex. A - Affidavit of Good Cause
Attachment 2: Exhibit Ex. B - Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust
Attachment 3: Exhibit Ex. C - Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Attachment 4: Exhibit Ex. D - Form N-550, Certificate of Naturalization
Attachment 5: Exhibit Ex. E - Plea Offer and Agreement, 2017 CF1 004844
Attachment 6: Civil Cover Sheet
Attachment 7: Summons 60-Day Summons in a Civil Action to Revoke Naturalization
#2
Oct 18, 2023
Summons Issued 21 days as to Benjamin Filiberto Paz.(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/18/2023)
Main Document: Summons
#3
Nov 07, 2023
SUMMONS Returned Executed (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
Main Document: SUMMONS
#4
Dec 01, 2023
NOTICE of Appearance by Christoher Westley Dempsey on behalf of Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 12/01/2023)
Main Document: NOTICE
#5
Dec 27, 2023
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Benjamin Filiberto Paz(Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 12/27/2023)
Main Document: Consent
#6
Dec 28, 2023
QC NOTICE: 5 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by Benjamin Filiberto Paz was filed incompletely. **The following attachments or exhibits are missing - Text of Proposed Order. To correct this problem, file Text of Proposed Order using the event Notice (Other) and link Text of Proposed Order to 5 . (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
#7
Dec 28, 2023
NOTICE by Benjamin Filiberto Paz re 5 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, (Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
Main Document: NOTICE
#8
Dec 28, 2023
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise respond to 1 complaint. Answer due 1/29/2024. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/28/2023. (sh3s, Chambers) (Entered: 12/28/2023)
#9
Jan 26, 2024
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, by Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 01/26/2024)
Main Document: Consent
#10
Jan 30, 2024
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 9 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint. Benjamin Filiberto Paz's response to the complaint is due 2/28/2024. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/30/2024. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 01/30/2024)
#11
Feb 28, 2024
ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by Benjamin Filiberto Paz.(Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 02/28/2024)
Main Document: ANSWER
#12
Apr 04, 2024
LETTER ORDER scheduling a conference call for 4/23/2024 at 12 p.m. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/4/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
Main Document: LETTER
#13
Apr 04, 2024
LETTER ORDER to counsel re informal discovery dispute procedure. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/4/2024. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/04/2024)
Main Document: LETTER
#14
Apr 09, 2024
MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c) by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law Supporting Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c), # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 04/09/2024)
Main Document: MOTION
#15
Apr 19, 2024
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by United States of America(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
Main Document: STATUS
#16
Apr 22, 2024
PAPERLESS ORDER cancelling the April 23 Rule 16 conference call and staying discovery until the plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings is resolved. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/22/2024. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 04/22/2024)
#17
Apr 23, 2024
RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c) filed by Benjamin Filiberto Paz.(Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 04/23/2024)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#18
May 07, 2024
REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c) Plaintiff's Reply Supporting Its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(c) filed by United States of America.(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 05/07/2024)
Main Document: REPLY
#19
Dec 20, 2024
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/20/2024. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM
#20
Dec 20, 2024
ORDER denying 14 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/20/2024. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
Main Document: ORDER
#21
Jan 24, 2025
STIPULATION Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Confidentiality Protective Order by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order [PROPOSED] Stipulated Confidentiality Protective Order)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 01/24/2025)
Main Document: STIPULATION
#22
Jan 24, 2025
STIPULATION Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Order Regarding Clawback, Privilege, and Non-Waiver under Federal Rule of Evidence 502 by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order [PROPOSED] Stipulated Order Regarding Clawback, Privilege, and Non-Waiver under Federal Rule of Evidence 502)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 01/24/2025)
Main Document: STIPULATION
Attachment 1: Text of Proposed Order [PROPOSED] Stipulated Order Regarding Clawback, Privilege
#23
Jan 28, 2025
LETTER ORDER regarding proposed scheduling order. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/28/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/28/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#24
Jan 28, 2025
ORDER Approving 21 Stipulated Confidentiality Protective Order filed by United States of America. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/28/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/28/2025)
Main Document: ORDER
#25
Jan 28, 2025
ORDER Approving 22 Stipulated Order Regarding Clawback, Privilege, and Non-Waiver under Federal Rule of Evidence 502, filed by United States of America. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 1/28/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/28/2025)
Main Document: ORDER
#26
Feb 06, 2025
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by United States of America(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 02/06/2025)
Main Document: STATUS
#27
Feb 13, 2025
SCHEDULING ORDER: Status Report due by 9/15/2025. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 2/13/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/13/2025)
Main Document: SCHEDULING
#28
May 13, 2025
MOTION to Withdraw as Counsel for Defendant by Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 05/13/2025)
Main Document: MOTION
#29
May 20, 2025
ORDER granting 28 Motion to Withdraw Counsel for Defendant; Defendant shall promptly obtain substitute counsel; all deadlines in this case are stayed for thirty (30) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 5/20/2025. (c/m 5/20/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/20/2025)
Main Document: ORDER
#30
May 20, 2025
Correspondence from the Clerk regarding Attorney Withdrawal. (c/m 5/20/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/20/2025)
Main Document: Correspondence
#31
Jun 20, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time to find Attorney Representation by Benjamin Filiberto Paz. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/23/2025)
Main Document: MOTION
Attachment 1: Envelope
#32
Jun 24, 2025
LETTER ORDER directing the Government to respond to Mr. Paz's motion for an extension of time. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 6/24/2025. (c/m to 6/23/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#33
Jul 03, 2025
RESPONSE to Motion re 31 MOTION for Extension of Time Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time filed by United States of America.(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 07/03/2025)
Main Document: RESPONSE
#34
Jul 17, 2025
LETTER ORDER granting 31 Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time; the discovery deadline is now December 15, 2025 and pretrial motions deadline is January 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 7/17/2025. (c/m to D on 7/18/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 07/18/2025)
Main Document: LETTER
#35
Aug 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Hirst on behalf of Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 08/28/2025)
Main Document: NOTICE
#36
Sep 17, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time by Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 09/17/2025)
Main Document: MOTION
#37
Sep 18, 2025
ORDER granting 36 Defendant's Motion to Amend the Court's Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 9/18/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/18/2025)
Main Document: ORDER
#38
Oct 01, 2025
Consent MOTION to Stay Entire Case in Light of Lapse of Appropriations by United States of America(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 10/01/2025)
Main Document: Consent
#39
Oct 01, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 38 Motion to Stay in light of lapse of appropriations. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 10/1/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 10/01/2025)