Antonyuk v. James
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on April 7, 2025.
Issue
(1) Whether the proper historical time period for ascertaining the Second Amendment"s original meaning as applied to the states is 1791, rather than 1868; and (2) whether "the people" must convince government officials of their "good moral character" before exercising their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Jan 22, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 26, 2025)Feb 18, 2025Brief amici curiae of Peace Officers Research Association of California, et al. filed.Feb 21, 2025Brief amicus curiae of Foundation for Moral Law filed.Feb 21, 2025Brief amici curiae of Second Amendment Law Center, et al. filed.Feb 26, 2025Brief of respondents Steven G. James, et al. in opposition filed.Feb 26, 2025Brief amicus curiae of Project 21 filed.Feb 26, 2025Brief amicus curiae of National Rifle Association of America filed.Feb 26, 2025Brief amici curiae of New York State Senator Robert G. Ortt, et al. filed.
Mar 12, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/28/2025.
Mar 12, 2025Reply of petitioners Ivan Antonyuk, et al. filed. (Distributed)Mar 27, 2025Rescheduled.
Mar 31, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/4/2025.
Apr 7, 2025Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Antonyuk v. James, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/antonyuk-v-james-2/