No. 25-6962
Raheem Morrissette v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: as-applied-challenge bruen-test circuit-split constitutional-law felon-firearm-ban second-amendment
Latest Conference:
2026-04-17
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. Whether defendants may assert as-applied challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) under the Second Amendment.
2. Whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)'s lifetime ban on firearm possession by felons violates the Second Amendment as applied to Mr. Morrissette, who was previously convicted of non-violent drug and property offenses.
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether defendants may assert as-applied challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) under the Second Amendment, and whether that statute's lifetime ban on firearm possession by felons violates the Second Amendment as applied to individuals previously convicted of non-violent offenses
Docket Entries
2026-03-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
2026-03-19
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2026-03-19
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2026-03-02
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 6, 2026)
Attorneys
Raheem Morrissette
Kristen Leigh Gartman Rogers — Federal Defenders Organization, Petitioner
United States
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent