Warfaa v. Ali
Pending petition
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| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1464 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Issue: Whether a claim against an individual defendant who committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international law abroad touches and concerns the United States such that the Alien Tort Statute that confers federal jurisdiction over the claim where that defendant sought safe haven in the United States, obtained lawful permanent residency in the United States, and continues to reside in the United States, availing himself of the benefits and privileges associated with living in the United States.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Federal government files invitation briefs (Amy Howe, May 26, 2017)
- Justices issue additional orders from September 26 conference (Update) (Amy Howe, October 3, 2016)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 06/03/2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 6, 2016) |
| 07/06/2016 | Brief of respondent Yusuf Abdi Ali in opposition filed. |
| 07/19/2016 | Reply of petitioner Farhan Mohamoud Tani Warfaa filed. |
| 07/20/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 26, 2016. |
| 10/03/2016 | The Acting Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |
| 05/23/2017 | Brief amicus curiae of United States filed. |
| 06/06/2017 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 22, 2017. |
| 06/26/2017 | Petition DENIED. |