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Smith v. Michigan Department of Corrections

Pending petition

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-1028 6th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 794, authorizes a private right of action for retaliation.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
02/19/2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 30, 2026)
03/26/2026Waiver of right of respondent Michigan Department of Corrections and State of Michigan to respond filed.
04/01/2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
04/06/2026Response Requested. (Due May 6, 2026)
04/09/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 6, 2026 to June 5, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
04/09/2026Response of Porter Smith to motion submitted.
04/10/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted in part and the time is extended to and including May 26, 2026.