No. 25-7022

Jonathan Rangel-Salazar v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-12
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: appellate-review apprendi-doctrine constitutional-law criminal-sentencing sentencing-guidelines sixth-amendment
Latest Conference: 2026-04-17
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 decision in Erlinger v. United States and its conflict with Apprendi v. New Jersey

Docket Entries

2026-04-02
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
2026-03-25
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2026-03-25
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2026-03-10
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 13, 2026)

Attorneys

Jonathan Rangel-Salazar
Christy Posnett MartinFederal Public Defender-Northern District of Texas, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent