No. 25-6599

Harry Whitman v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-01-15
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP
Tags: criminal-resentencing extraordinary-compelling-reasons first-step-act mandatory-minimum sentencing-reduction statutory-interpretation
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Whether the fact that a prisoner is serving a sentence that is significantly longer than the law would now permit, in light of the First Step Act's nonretroactive changes to 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), may contribute to a finding that "extraordinary and compelling reasons" warrant a reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i).

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the fact that a prisoner is serving a sentence that is significantly longer than the law would now permit, in light of the First Step Act's nonretroactive changes to 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), may contribute to a finding that 'extraordinary and compelling reasons' warrant a reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A)(i)

Docket Entries

2026-02-17
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 19, 2026.
2026-02-13
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2026-02-13
Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 17, 2026 to March 19, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
2026-01-13
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due February 17, 2026)

Attorneys

Harry Whitman
Evan Gray HowzeFederal Public Defender, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent