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A.M.B. v. McKnight

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
24-441 Wis. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether a state’s categorical disqualification of unmarried people from adopting the children of their partners violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 18 2024Application (24A87) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 29, 2024 to September 27, 2024, submitted to Justice Barrett.
Jul 25 2024Application (24A87) granted by Justice Barrett extending the time to file until September 27, 2024.
Sep 26 2024Motion (24M29) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal filed.
Sep 26 2024Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 20, 2024)
Oct 02 2024MOTION (24M29) DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/18/2024.
Oct 21 2024Motion (24M29) for leave to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the supplemental appendix under seal Granted.
Oct 23 2024Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 20, 2024 to December 17, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.
Oct 25 2024Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 17, 2024.
Nov 20 2024Brief amici curiae of Cato Institute, et al. filed.
Dec 17 2024Brief of respondent Kelly McKnight in opposition filed.
Dec 19 2024Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioners.
Dec 23 2024Reply of A. M. B. submitted.