CAPITOL HEMP, LLC v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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| Judge: | Sparkle L Sooknanan |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-01797 |
| Nature of Suit | 950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes |
| Cause | 28:1331 Fed. Question |
| Case Filed: | Jun 09, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Last checked: Saturday Dec 06, 2025 2:40 AM EST |
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Defendant
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
CAPITOL HEMP, LLC
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 10/09/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | ||
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order
.Order
Mon 11/24 5:43 AM
MINUTE ORDER: In light of the15 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, the Court directs the Clerk of the Court to terminate the case from the active docket. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 11/24/2025. (lcal) |
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| Saturday, November 22, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
Sat 11/22 10:48 PM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC (Wexler, Pamela) |
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| Tuesday, October 07, 2025 | ||
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order
.Order
Tue 10/07 8:46 AM
MINUTE ORDER re14 Praecipe requesting extension of time for leave to amend as a matter of course until October 21, 2025. In light of the Plaintiff's failure to: (1) file a response to the Defendant's13 Motion to Dismiss within 14 days as required by Local Rule 7(b); (2) comply with the Court's order to file a notice by October 1, 2025, stating whether it intended to amend; or (3) amend the complaint as a matter of course within 21 days of receiving the Defendant's Motion as permitted by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1), the Court DENIES the Plaintiff's request for an extension. If the Plaintiff wishes to amend the complaint, the Plaintiff may seek the Defendant's consent when the lapse in appropriations to the Department of Justice ends or the Plaintiff may file a motion seeking leave to amend from the Court pursuant to Rule 15(a)(2). Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 10/7/2025. (lcal) |
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| Monday, October 06, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 10/06 5:06 PM
NOTICE Praecipe by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC (Wexler, Pamela) |
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| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | ||
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order
.Order
Wed 09/17 3:32 PM
MINUTE ORDER: The Defendants have filed a13 Motion to Dismiss. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1), the Plaintiff has until October 6, 2025, 21 days after the filing of the motion, to amend the1 Complaint as a matter of course. After October 6, 2025, the Plaintiff may only amend the1 Complaint with the Defendants' written consent or the Court's leave. Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the Plaintiff to file a notice by October 1, 2025, that states whether the Plaintiff intends to amend the1 Complaint in light of the13 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 9/17/2025. (lcal) |
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| Monday, September 15, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 09/15 5:17 PM
MOTION to Dismiss and Memorandum by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Krizel, Zachary) |
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Att: 1
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Memorandum in Support
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| Friday, August 22, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Set/Reset Deadlines
Fri 08/22 7:44 AM
MINUTE ORDER granting the Defendant's12 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. The Answer is due by September 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 8/22/2025. (lcal) |
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| Thursday, August 21, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to
Thu 08/21 4:19 PM
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Krizel, Zachary) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Thu 08/21 4:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Zachary J. Krizel on behalf of All Defendants (Krizel, Zachary) |
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| Friday, June 27, 2025 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney
Mon 06/30 8:49 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/24/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/23/2025. (See Docket Entry9 to view document) (zjm) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed as to DC Government Defendant
Fri 06/27 11:20 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA served on 6/24/2025 (Wexler, Pamela) |
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service
Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General
Fri 06/27 11:17 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 06/23/2025. (Wexler, Pamela) |
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| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | ||
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service
Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG
Wed 06/18 9:28 AM
SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General(zmtm) |
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Att: 1
Notice and Consent
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utility
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Wed 06/18 9:24 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan. (zmtm) |
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | ||
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misc
Errata
Tue 06/17 2:28 PM
ERRATA Notice of Errata correcting caption to include full names and addresses of all Parties. by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC re1 Complaint,. (Wexler, Pamela) |
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| Friday, June 13, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Error- New Case
Fri 06/13 9:37 AM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding1 Complaint,. The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. SECOND NOTICE. Continued non-compliance will result in an Order to Show Cause and/or dismissal of case. (zmtm) |
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| Thursday, June 12, 2025 | ||
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misc
Errata
Thu 06/12 3:57 PM
ERRATA by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC re Notice of Error- New Case,,,.(Wexler, Pamela) |
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Att: 1
Errata Revised Complaint with full information for Parties
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misc
Errata
Thu 06/12 3:47 PM
ERRATA by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC re Notice of Error- New Case,,,.(Wexler, Pamela) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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notice
Notice (Other)
Thu 06/12 3:42 PM
NOTICE by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC(Wexler, Pamela) |
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Att: 1
Errata Revised Complaint with full information for Parties
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notice
Notice of Error- New Case
Thu 06/12 2:27 PM
NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR The following error(s) need correction: Noncompliance with LCvR 5.1(c). Please file a Notice of Errata stating the error and attach the corrected initiating pleading to include the name & full residence address of each party and file using the event Errata. Incorrect civil cover sheet. Please locate the Civil Cover Sheet (JS44) form at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet. Invalid signature - Civil Cover Sheet. Please file the signed document using the event Errata. All filings must have an original signature or /s/ Attorney Name to represent an electronic signature of the filer. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (zmtm) |
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| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | ||
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cmp
Request for Summons to Issue
Tue 06/10 11:15 PM
COMPLAINT against UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Fee Status: Paid, Receipt No: ADCDC-11742678) filed by CAPITOL HEMP, LLC.(Wexler, Pamela) Modified to add in payment information (ztnr) Modified on 6/12/2025 (zmtm) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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