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Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon County

Pending petition

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-259 11th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether, when a plaintiff alleges that the application of a state policy infringed a fundamental right “‘deeply rooted in this Nation’s history and tradition,’” a court can deny relief because the infringement did not “shock the conscience."

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
09/03/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 6, 2025)
09/30/2025Brief amici curiae of NC Values Institute, et al. filed.
10/03/2025Brief amicus curiae of Defending Education filed.
10/06/2025Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, et al. filed.
10/06/2025Brief amicus curiae of Dr. Erica E. Anderson filed.
10/06/2025Brief amici curiae of Manhattan Institute, et al. filed.
10/06/2025Brief amicus curiae of Tammy Fournier filed.
10/06/2025Brief amici curiae of Florida, et al. filed.
10/06/2025Brief amicus curiae of Our Duty–USA and Genspect USA filed.
10/06/2025Brief amici curiae of National Legal Foundation, et al. filed.
10/22/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/7/2025.
10/28/2025Response Requested. (Due November 28, 2025)
11/13/2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 28, 2025 to December 29, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
11/13/2025Response to motion to extend the time to file a response from petitioners filed.
11/14/2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted in part and the time is extended to and including December 9, 2025.
11/25/2025Brief amicus curiae of Abigail Martinez filed.
12/09/2025Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioners.
12/09/2025Brief of School Board of Leon County, Florida, et al. in opposition submitted.