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Carey v. Throwe

Petition for certiorari denied on January 11, 2021

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-351 4th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issue: (1) Whether a qualified retired law enforcement officer who meets the statutory requirements to carry a weapon under the Law Enforcement Officer"s Safety Act has an enforceable right under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; and (2) whether social media posts "outing" a police officer"s misogynistic behavior and his making light of gun violence and gun control, raises an issue of public concern as a matter of law.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
09/10/2020Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 16, 2020)
09/29/2020Waiver of right of respondents Joanne Throwe, et al. to respond filed.
10/07/2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020.
10/19/2020Response Requested. (Due November 18, 2020)
11/18/2020Brief of respondents Deputy Secretary Joanne Throwe, et al. in opposition filed.
11/27/2020Reply of petitioner Norris Paul Carey, Jr. filed. (Distributed)
12/02/2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/8/2021.
01/11/2021Petition DENIED.