Abouammo v. United States
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-5146 | 9th Cir. | Mar 30, 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | OT 2025 |
Issue: Whether venue is proper in a district where no offense conduct took place, so long as the statute’s intent element “contemplates” effects that could occur there.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | Application (24A1209) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 16, 2025 to July 16, 2025, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| 06/09/2025 | Application (24A1209) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until July 16, 2025. |
| 07/16/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 18, 2025) |
| 08/07/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from August 18, 2025 to September 17, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 08/08/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including September 17, 2025. |
| 08/18/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed. |
| 08/18/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed. |
| 09/09/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 17, 2025 to October 17, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 09/11/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including October 17, 2025. |
| 10/17/2025 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| 11/05/2025 | Reply of petitioner Ahmad Abouammo filed. (Distributed) |
| 11/06/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/21/2025. |
| 12/01/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025. |
| 12/05/2025 | Motion to proceed in forma pauperis granted. The petition for a writ of certiorari is GRANTED limited to Question 1 presented by the petition. |
| 01/20/2026 | Brief of petitioner Ahmad Abouammo filed. |
| 01/20/2026 | Joint appendix filed. (Statement of costs filed) |
| 01/27/2026 | Brief amici curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, et al. filed. |
| 01/27/2026 | Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed. |
| 01/30/2026 | SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, March 30, 2026. |
| 02/05/2026 | Record requested from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. |
| 02/19/2026 | Brief of respondent United States filed. |
| 02/20/2026 | Sealed material received electronically from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The remainder of the record is electronic and is available on PACER. |