Borges v. United States
Pending Petition
Issue
Whether, when alleged bribery rests solely on lawful campaign contributions, the government must prove an explicit, unambiguous quid pro quo conditioning an official act, or a conviction may rest on such ambiguity.
Oct 23, 2025Application (25A485) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 23, 2025 to December 22, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Oct 28, 2025Application (25A485) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until December 22, 2025.
Dec 22, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 28, 2026)Jan 12, 2026Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed.Jan 14, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
Jan 23, 2026Response Requested. (Due February 23, 2026)
Feb 20, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 23, 2026 to March 25, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Feb 23, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 25, 2026.
Feb 23, 2026Brief amici curiae of Robert McDonnell, et al. filed.Mar 25, 2026Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. VIDED.Apr 8, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/24/2026.
Apr 8, 2026Reply of petitioner Matthew Borges filed. (Distributed)Recommended Citation: Borges v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/borges-v-united-states/