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.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Application (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. |
| 10/28/2025 | Application (25A485) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until December 22, 2025. |
| 12/22/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 28, 2026) |
| 01/12/2026 | Waiver of right of respondent United States of America to respond filed. |
| 01/14/2026 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026. |
| 01/23/2026 | Response Requested. (Due February 23, 2026) |