Case: Bianchi v. Frosh

1:20-cv-03495 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Filed Date: Dec. 1, 2020

Case Ongoing

Clearinghouse coding in progress

Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). This case concerns a challenge to Maryland's ban on certain semi-automatic weapons. 

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18705819/parties/bianchi-v-frosh/


Judge(s)

Bredar, James Kelleher (Maryland)

Attorney for Plaintiff

DiGuiseppe, Raymond M (Maryland)

Kraut, Adam Jeremy (Maryland)

Moss, Nicole J. (Maryland)

Attorney for Defendant

Dietrich, Ryan Robert (Maryland)

show all people

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:20-cv-03495

[Untitled]

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/18705819/bianchi-v-frosh/

Last updated Jan. 21, 2026, 6:31 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

COMPLAINT against R. Jay Fisher, Jim Fredericks, Brian E. Frosh, Woodrow W. Jones III ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0416-8990677.), filed by Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Micah Schaefer. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons as to Brian E. Frosh, # 3 Summons as to Woodrow Jones III, # 4 Summons as to R. Jay Fisher, # 5 Summons as to Jim Fredericks)(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

View on PACER

2 Summons as to Brian E. Frosh

View on PACER

3 Summons as to Woodrow Jones III

View on PACER

4 Summons as to R. Jay Fisher

View on PACER

5 Summons as to Jim Fredericks

View on PACER

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

Clearinghouse
2

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David H. Thompson (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8990734.) by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

3

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Peter A. Patterson (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8990741.) by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

4

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John D. Ohlendorf (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8990746.) by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

5

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Raymond M. DiGuiseppe (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8990747.) by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

6

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Adam Kraut (Filing fee $100, receipt number 0416-8990748.) by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

7

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Field Traders LLC (Moss, Nicole) Modified on 12/2/2020 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

8

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. (Moss, Nicole) Modified on 12/2/2020 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

9

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Second Amendment Foundation (Moss, Nicole) Modified on 12/2/2020 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

10

Local Rule 103.3 Disclosure Statement by Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (Moss, Nicole) Modified on 12/2/2020 (dass, Deputy Clerk). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

Dec. 1, 2020

Dec. 1, 2020

11

Summons Issued 21 days as to R. Jay Fisher, Jim Fredericks, Brian E. Frosh, Woodrow W. Jones III.(dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

12

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of David H Thompson. Directing attorney David H Thompson to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

13

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Peter A Patterson. Directing attorney Peter A Patterson to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

14

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 4 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of John D Ohlendorf. Directing attorney John D Ohlendorf to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

15

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Raymond M DiGuiseppe. Directing attorney Raymond M DiGuiseppe to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

16

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Adam Jeremy Kraut. Directing attorney Adam Jeremy Kraut to use the attorney's existing CM/ECF login and password previously issued in this Court. The account password can be reset at http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/electronic-case-filing-password-reset. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020. (srds, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/02/2020)

Dec. 2, 2020

Dec. 2, 2020

17

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Micah Schaefer. R. Jay Fisher served on 12/7/2020, answer due 12/28/2020.(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

18

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Micah Schaefer. Jim Fredericks served on 12/7/2020, answer due 12/28/2020.(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

Dec. 9, 2020

Dec. 9, 2020

19

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Micah Schaefer. Brian E. Frosh served on 12/8/2020, answer due 12/29/2020.(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/10/2020)

Dec. 10, 2020

Dec. 10, 2020

20

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Micah Schaefer. Woodrow W. Jones III served on 12/10/2020, answer due 12/31/2020.(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 12/15/2020)

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 15, 2020

21

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint,, by R. Jay Fisher, Jim Fredericks, Brian E. Frosh, Woodrow W. Jones III. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Scott, Robert) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

22

ORDER granting Defendants' 21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 12/17/2020. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/17/2020)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

Set/Reset Deadlines: R. Jay Fisher answer due 1/29/2021; Jim Fredericks answer due 1/29/2021; Brian E. Frosh answer due 1/29/2021; Woodrow W. Jones III answer due 1/29/2021. (dass, Deputy Clerk)

Dec. 17, 2020

Dec. 17, 2020

23

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, by R. Jay Fisher, Jim Fredericks, Brian E. Frosh, Woodrow W. Jones III.(Scott, Robert) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

RECAP
24

Correspondence re: Proposed Scheduling Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Scheduling Order)(vdcs, Chambers) (Entered: 01/29/2021)

1 Proposed Scheduling Order

View on PACER

Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

RECAP
25

NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Robert Dietrich on behalf of All Defendants (Dietrich, Ryan) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

Feb. 5, 2021

Feb. 5, 2021

Scheduled Telephone Conference held on 2/12/2021 before Chief Judge James K. Bredar.(Court Reporter: None) (mds, Deputy Clerk)

Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

26

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE why Plaintiff's complaint should not be dismissed sua sponte for failure to state a claim which relief may be granted. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 2/12/2021. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/16/2021)

Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

RECAP
27

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope (Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

Feb. 19, 2021

Feb. 19, 2021

RECAP
28

ORDER dismissing complaint and closing case. Signed by Chief Judge James K. Bredar on 3/3/2021. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/04/2021)

March 4, 2021

March 4, 2021

RECAP
29

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 28 Order by Dominic Bianchi, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Field Traders LLC, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, David Snope. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0416-9143107. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Dismissal Order)(Moss, Nicole) (Entered: 03/05/2021)

1 Exhibit Ex. A Dismissal Order

View on PACER

March 5, 2021

March 5, 2021

RECAP
30

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 29 Notice of Appeal. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To access forms which you are required to file with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit please go to http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov and click on Forms & Notices.(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

31

USCA Case Number 21-1255 for 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC - Case Manager - Emily Borneisen (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 03/09/2021)

March 9, 2021

March 9, 2021

32

JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) "Affirming" the judgment of the District Court as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC (Attachments: # 1 Opinion)(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 09/17/2021)

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

33

MANDATE of USCA as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/13/2021)

Oct. 13, 2021

Oct. 13, 2021

34

ORDER of USCA "Granting" motion to withdraw Adam Kraut form further representation on appeal as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/16/2022)

Aug. 16, 2022

Aug. 16, 2022

35

ORDER of USCA "Granting" the motion to withdraw Tiernan B. Kane from further representation on appeal as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/2022)

Oct. 31, 2022

Oct. 31, 2022

36

ORDER-The court grants the motion to withdraw Ryan Robert Dietrich from furtherrepresentation on appeal. of USCA as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC (jb5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/05/2022)

Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

37

ORDER of USCA Granting rehearing en banc is as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/16/2024)

Jan. 16, 2024

Jan. 16, 2024

RECAP
38

Supreme Court Remark: Petition for writ of certiorari filed on 2/8/24 re 29 Notice of Appeal, : (av4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

39

JUDGMENT of USCA (certified copy) Affirming the Judgment of the District Court as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Judgment, # 2 Opinion)(slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

Aug. 6, 2024

Aug. 6, 2024

40

MANDATE of USCA as to 29 Notice of Appeal, filed by David Snope, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Dominic Bianchi, Micah Schaefer, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., Field Traders LLC. (slss, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 08/28/2024)

Aug. 28, 2024

Aug. 28, 2024

Case Details

State / Territory:

Maryland

Case Type(s):

Criminal Justice (Other)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 1, 2020

Closing Date: March 4, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Constitutional Clause(s):

Second Amendment (Right to Bear Arms)

Other Dockets:

District of Maryland 1:20-cv-03495