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Carey v. Throwe

Petition for certiorari denied on January 11, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-351 4th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issues: (1) Whether a qualified retired law enforcement officer who meets the statutory requirements to carry a weapon under the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act has an enforceable right under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; and (2) whether social media posts “outing” a police officer’s misogynistic behavior and his making light of gun violence and gun control, raises an issue of public concern as a matter of law.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Sep 10 2020Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 16, 2020)
Sep 29 2020Waiver of right of respondents Joanne Throwe, et al. to respond filed.
Oct 07 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/30/2020.
Oct 19 2020Response Requested. (Due November 18, 2020)
Nov 18 2020Brief of respondents Deputy Secretary Joanne Throwe, et al. in opposition filed.
Nov 27 2020Reply of petitioner Norris Paul Carey, Jr. filed. (Distributed)
Dec 02 2020DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/8/2021.
Jan 11 2021Petition DENIED.