No. 25-6022

Bruno Rodriguez-Becerra v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2025-11-04
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: None
Latest Conference: 2025-12-05
Question Presented (from Petition)

The decision in Erlinger v. United States, 602 U.S. 821 (2024), shows that Almendarez-Torres v. United States, 523 U.S. 224 (1998), can no longer be reconciled with Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000). Should Almendarez-Torres be overruled?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Question not identified.

Docket Entries

2025-12-08
Petition DENIED.
2025-11-19
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025.
2025-11-12
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-10-30
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 4, 2025)

Attorneys

Bruno Rodriguez-Becerra
Christy Posnett MartinFederal Public Defender-Northern District of Texas, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent