Paul Grimm
Paul Grimm was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He joined the court in 2012 after a nomination by President Barack Obama (D). He assumed senior status on December 11, 2022 and retired on December 22, 2022.[1]
Prior to joining the court as an Article III judge, Grimm was the chief magistrate judge of the District of Maryland. He was first appointed on February 5, 1997, and served as the chief magistrate judge from May 2006 until his elevation.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Biography
Early life and education
Judge Grimm was born on December 26, 1951, in Yokohama, Japan. He received his A.B. degree in classical rhetoric from the University of California at Davis in 1973 and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1976. From 1973 to 1979, he served in the U.S. Army. After retiring from active service, Grimm served in the Army Reserve. He has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Law and University of Baltimore School of Law.[2][3]
Professional career
Judge Grimm began his career in 1980 as an Assistant State's Attorney in Baltimore County. The following year, he became an Assistant Attorney General for Maryland. In 1984, he began working as a private practice lawyer. Grimm worked in this capacity until his appointment to the U.S. District Court in 1997.[2][3] Grimm assumed senior status on December 11, 2022 and retired on December 22, 2022.[1]
Federal judicial nomination
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Paul Grimm |
| Court: District of Maryland |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 291 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: 2/16/2012
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: 5/9/2012
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
 Reported:
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| Confirmed: 12/3/2012
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President Barack Obama (D) nominated Paul Grimm to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to fill the vacancy left by Benson Everett Legg.[8] Obama commented on three district court nominations, stating, "Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records of public service are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the United States District Court bench. I am honored to nominate them today."[4]
Grimm was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 9, 2012. You can find his Questions for the Record available here.[9]
On December 3, 2012, the United States Senate confirmed Paul Grimm to an Article III post for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland with a vote of 92-1.[5][10]
Noteworthy cases
R.V. v. Mnuchin (2020)
R.V. v. Mnuchin: On June 19, 2020, Judge Paul Grimm, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, ruled that a group of children, who were U.S. citizens, and their parents, who were not, had standing to sue the Donald Trump (R) administration over the denial of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act benefits. In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs sought to "challenge the allegedly intentional and discriminatory denial to U.S. citizen children of the benefits of emergency cash assistance distributed ... in response to the COVID-19 pandemic solely because one or both of a child’s parents are undocumented immigrants." Grimm dismissed the government's argument that, because the children would not directly receive the benefits, the plaintiffs lacked standing to file suit. Instead, Grimm found that each child should be construed as a "qualifying child" under the CARES Act and, "but for the discrimination against them based on their parents’ alienage," would "have the opportunity to benefit from the economic impact payments." As such, Grimm found that the court had proper subject-matter jurisdiction over the plaintiffs' claims, the plaintiffs had standing to sue, and the plaintiffs had adequately alleged an equal protection claim. The government was given until July 10, 2020, to file an answer to the plaintiffs' complaint.[11][12]
See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- Biography of Judge Grimm from the University of Maryland School of Law
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Federal Judicial Center, "District Judge Paul W. Grimm," accessed March 27, 2027
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 District Court for the District of Maryland, "District Judge Paul W. Grimm," archived November 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Maryland Manual On-line, "MARYLAND & THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT," accessed December 13, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the US District Court," February 16, 2012
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Report on the Activities of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 112th Congress
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
- ↑ U.S. Courts, "Future Judicial Vacancies," accessed December 13, 2021
- ↑ "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 2/16/2012
- ↑ 112th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
- ↑ United States District Court for the District of Maryland, "R.V. v. Mnuchin: Memorandum Opinion and Order," June 19, 2020
- ↑ United States District Court for the District of Maryland, "R.V. v. Mnuchin: Class Action Complaint," May 5, 2020
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United States District Court for the District of Maryland 2022-2022 |
Succeeded by - |
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United States District Court for the District of Maryland 2012-2022 |
Succeeded by Matthew Maddox |
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Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Maryland • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Maryland
State courts:
Maryland Supreme Court • Appellate Court of Maryland • Maryland District Courts • Maryland Circuit Courts • Maryland Orphans' Court
State resources:
Courts in Maryland • Maryland judicial elections • Judicial selection in Maryland
