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| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-23 | 5th Cir. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Issues: (1) Whether the court of appeals erred in applying the guilt-based approach, rather than the error-based approach, to assess the harmlessness of the confrontation clause error; and (2) whether, under Apprendi v. New Jersey, the facts underlying a restitution award must be proved to, and found by, a jury beyond a reasonable doubt (and, in federal cases, charged in a grand jury indictment).
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| May 24 2024 | Application (23A1069) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 6, 2024 to August 5, 2024, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| Jun 04 2024 | Application (23A1069) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until July 8, 2024. |
| Jul 03 2024 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 8, 2024) |
| Jul 12 2024 | Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed. |
| Jul 31 2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/30/2024. |
| Jul 31 2024 | Response Requested. (Due August 30, 2024) |
| Aug 22 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from August 30, 2024 to September 30, 2024, submitted to The Clerk. |
| Aug 26 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 30, 2024. |
| Sep 04 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 30, 2024 to October 30, 2024, submitted to The Clerk. |
| Sep 05 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including October 30, 2024. |
| Oct 22 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 30, 2024 to November 20, 2024, submitted to The Clerk. |
| Oct 24 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including November 20, 2024. |
| Nov 20 2024 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. VIDED. |
| Dec 11 2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025. |
| Dec 16 2024 | Reply of petitioner Michael Bassem Rimlawi filed. (Distributed) |
| Jan 13 2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/17/2025. |
