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Gomez-Ureaba v. United States

Petition for certiorari denied on May 14, 2018
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
17-5283 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2017

Issues: (1) Whether 18 U.S.C. § 16(b) is unconstitutionally vague; and (2) whether evading arrest with a motor vehicle is a “crime of violence” for purposes of 18 U.S.C. § 16(b).

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 17 2017Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 21, 2017)
Aug 16 2017Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 20, 2017.
Sep 20 2017Memorandum of respondent United States filed.
Oct 05 2017DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/27/2017.
Apr 17 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/20/2018.
Apr 23 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/27/2018.
May 07 2018DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/10/2018.
May 14 2018Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya, 584 U. S. ____ (2018).
Jun 15 2018JUDGMENT ISSUED.