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Schwalier v. Carter

Petition for certiorari denied on June 22, 2015
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
14-1189 D.C. Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2014

Issue: Whether giving effect to the plain language of § 624 of the Defense Officer Personnel Management Act, 10 U.S.C. § 611, et seq., violates the Appointments Clause and Marbury v. Madison.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Mar 27 2015Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 27, 2015)
Apr 24 2015Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 26, 2015.
Apr 24 2015Brief amici curiae of Military Officers Association of America, et al. filed.
Apr 27 2015Brief amici curiae of Air Force Association, et al. filed.
May 26 2015Brief of respondents Ashton B. Carter, Secretary of Defense, et al. in opposition filed.
Jun 1 2015Reply of petitioner Terry J. Schwalier filed.
Jun 2 2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 18, 2015.
Jun 22 2015Petition DENIED.