No. 25-6924

Carlos Miranda-De La Hoya v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-02-27
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: appellate-review constitutional-law criminal-procedure jury-trial-rights sentencing-enhancement sixth-amendment
Latest Conference: N/A
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)

Whether Almendarez-Torres v. United States should be overruled in light of the Court's decision in Erlinger v. United States and its conflict with Apprendi v. New Jersey

Docket Entries

2026-02-24
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 30, 2026)

Attorneys

Carlos Miranda-De La Hoya
Christy Posnett MartinFederal Public Defender-Northern District of Texas, Petitioner
United States of America
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent