Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Is the lifetime ban on possession of firearms by all felons, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), plainly unconstitutional on its face under New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), because it is permanent and applies to all persons convicted of felonies?
2. Is the lifetime ban on possession of firearms by all felons, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), unconstitutional as applied to individuals with decades-old prior convictions from their youth who have not been shown to be currently dangerous and seek to possess a firearm for self-defense?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Is the lifetime ban on possession of firearms by all felons under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) unconstitutional under New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen?
2026-02-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026.
2026-02-09
Brief of United States in opposition submitted.
2026-02-09
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
2026-01-02
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 9, 2026.
2025-12-31
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2025-12-31
Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 8, 2026 to February 9, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-12-09
Response Requested. (Due January 8, 2026)
2025-11-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/12/2025.
2025-11-18
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-11-18
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-11-03
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 8, 2025)