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Antonyuk v. James

Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
24-795 2nd Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issues: (1) Whether the proper historical time period for ascertaining the Second Amendment’s original meaning as applied to the states is 1791, rather than 1868; and (2) whether “the people” must convince government officials of their “good moral character” before exercising their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jan 22 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 26, 2025)
Feb 18 2025Brief amici curiae of Peace Officers Research Association of California, et al. filed.
Feb 21 2025Brief amicus curiae of Foundation for Moral Law filed.
Feb 21 2025Brief amici curiae of Second Amendment Law Center, et al. filed.
Feb 26 2025Brief of respondents Steven G. James, et al. in opposition filed.
Feb 26 2025Amicus brief of Project 21 submitted.
Feb 26 2025Amicus brief of National Rifle Association of America submitted.
Feb 26 2025Amicus brief of Ivan Antonyuk, et al. submitted.