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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:
May 26, 2026
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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)
#2
Oct 18, 2023
Summons Issued 21 days as to Benjamin Filiberto Paz.(mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/18/2023)
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Summons
#3
Nov 07, 2023
SUMMONS Returned Executed (mg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/2023)
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SUMMONS
#4
Dec 01, 2023
NOTICE of Appearance by Christoher Westley Dempsey on behalf of Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Dempsey, Christoher) (Entered: 12/01/2023)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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MOTION
#15
Apr 19, 2024
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by United States of America(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 04/19/2024)
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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)
#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)
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REPLY
#19
Dec 20, 2024
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/20/2024. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/20/2024)
#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)
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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)
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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)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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ORDER
#26
Feb 06, 2025
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by United States of America(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 02/06/2025)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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ORDER
#30
May 20, 2025
Correspondence from the Clerk regarding Attorney Withdrawal. (c/m 5/20/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/20/2025)
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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)
#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)
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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)
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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)
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LETTER
#35
Aug 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Hirst on behalf of Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 08/28/2025)
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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)
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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)
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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)
#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)
#40
Nov 14, 2025
NOTICE by United States of America Notice of Appropriated Funds (Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 11/14/2025)
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NOTICE
#41
Nov 18, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER directing the Clerk to lift the stay in light of 40 . All current deadlines for the parties are extended commensuratewith the 44-day duration of the lapse in appropriations, such that the discovery deadline is now February 27, 2026 and the dispositive motions deadline is now April 15, 2026. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 11/18/2025. (lmys, Chambers) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
#42
Nov 18, 2025
PAPERLESS ORDER Lifting the Stay. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 11/18/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 11/19/2025)
#43
Nov 29, 2025
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hirst, Kevin) (Entered: 11/29/2025)
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MOTION
#44
Dec 02, 2025
RETURN DOCUMENT ORDER. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/1/2025. (c/m 12/2/2025 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/2/2025: # 1 First Page of Returned Document) (heps). (Entered: 12/02/2025)
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RETURN
#45
Dec 11, 2025
ORDER Granting 43 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Kevin Hirst terminated. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/11/2025. (c/m 12/11/2025 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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ORDER
#46
Dec 11, 2025
Correspondence sent to Defendant re: Withdrawal of Attorney's Appearance in civil action. (c/m 12/11/2025 bas, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
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Correspondence
#47
Dec 15, 2025
MOTION for Extension of Time to Secure New Legal Representation by Benjamin Filiberto Paz. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/16/2025)
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MOTION
#48
Dec 17, 2025
RESPONSE to Motion re 47 MOTION for Extension of Time Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Second Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Counsel filed by United States of America.(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 12/17/2025)
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RESPONSE
#49
Dec 23, 2025
ORDER granting 47 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 12/23/2025. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)(c/m 12.23.25) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
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ORDER
#50
Mar 20, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Thirty (30) Days to Retain Legal Counsel by Benjamin Filiberto Paz (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
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MOTION
#51
Apr 01, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 50 MOTION for Extension of Time Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Third Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Counsel filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Plaintiff's March 19, 2026 letter to Defendant)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
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RESPONSE
#52
Apr 17, 2026
MOTION for Sanctions Plaintiff's Motion for Discovery Sanctions Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(b)(2)(A)(i) and (ii) by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law Supporting Its Motion for Discovery Sanctions Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(b)(2)(A)(i) and (ii), # 2 Exhibit Ex. A - Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B - Email between counsel on February 18 and 19, 2025, # 4 Exhibit Ex. C - Email between counsel on April 30 and May 1, 2025, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D - Plaintiff's March 19, 2026 letter to Defendant, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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MOTION
#53
Apr 27, 2026
LETTER ORDER denying 50 Motion for Extension of Time; discovery deadline remains May 28, 2026, and the dispositive motions deadline remains July 14, 2026. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 4/27/2026. (c/m to P on 4/27/2026 heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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LETTER
#54
May 19, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time Plaintiff's Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order to Extend the Discovery Period and Dispositive Motions Deadline by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Plaintiff's Memorandum of Law Supporting Its Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order to Extend the Discovery Period and Dispositive Motions Deadline, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hollis, Christopher) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
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MOTION
#55
May 26, 2026
ORDER granting 54 Plaintiff's Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order to Extend the Discovery Period and Dispositive Motions Deadline. Signed by Judge Deborah L. Boardman on 5/26/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
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ORDER
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