| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-17 | 6th Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2017 |
Disclosure: Vinson & Elkins LLP, whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioner in this case.
Issue: Whether Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 670 et. seq., confers an individual right to foster-care maintenance payments that is enforceable by bringing suit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Apr 12 2017 | Application (16A973) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 27, 2017 to June 26, 2017, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| Apr 13 2017 | Application (16A973) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until June 26, 2017. |
| Jun 26 2017 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 31, 2017) |
| Jul 19 2017 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 23, 2017. |
| Jul 26 2017 | Brief amici curiae of The States of Washington, et al. filed. |
| Aug 23 2017 | Brief of respondents D. O., et al. in opposition filed. |
| Aug 23 2017 | Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondents D. O., et al. |
| Sep 05 2017 | Reply of petitioner Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Secretary for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services filed. |
| Sep 06 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/25/2017. |
| Oct 02 2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/6/2017. |
| Oct 10 2017 | Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondents GRANTED. |
| Oct 10 2017 | Petition DENIED. |
